The EU Wine Package advances rapidly, with industry consulted but public health groups excluded, no health impact assessment, and no parliamentary debate. Seven NGOs call for greater transparency. euobserver.com/eu-political...

This is one of the major concerns regarding zero alcohol products: that they only benefit wealthier people because they're more expensive than standard alcohol. Reducing alcohol deaths among the lowest socioeconomic groups has to be the priority, (🧵) www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Cheap supermarket alcohol is the biggest threat to pubs, according to publicans. The government could raise off-trade duty above inflation while protecting pubs via draught duty relief. That means healthier communities and stronger pubs. Read our Budget submission ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Many of the major public health crises we face today are driven by powerful corporations. The extent and impact of harmful commercial influences need to be revealed and addressed. 📽️In this film, experts unmask the influence of harmful corporations🍿 vimeo.com/1131660477

Baroness Walmsley raises serious concerns in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk about the government’s alcohol licensing reforms - led by industry, with no health representation. She calls out the plan to prioritise “growth” over health and local democracy. hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-1...

A Taskforce led by pub chains and night-time industry groups, excluding public health experts, is driving government licensing reforms. Who really benefits? Communities, or corporate profit? Read our position here: www.ias.org.uk/2025/11/04/d...

We’ve submitted our response to the government’s call for evidence on the Licensing Reforms Programme. Public health should be front and centre – but this process has been rushed, shaped by the alcohol industry, and risks serious harm. www.ias.org.uk/report/ias-r...

Alcohol companies are using ‘zero-alcohol’ products to polish their image as responsible and health-conscious. But new research finds their real goal isn’t reducing harm - it’s expanding markets and protecting brands.🧵 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Which occupations have the highest drinking and potentially the poorest workplace productivity? 🎙️ On our latest podcast, Dr @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social discussed the new @ippr.org/Alcohol Change UK report on alcohol's impact to our economy🎙️ Links to listen: ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...

Paramedics risk their lives to save others - but too often, they’re the ones getting hurt. New research from @StirUni reveals ambulance staff face regular violence and harassment during alcohol-related callouts. Interviews with Scottish... 🧵 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Alcohol not only harms health but also our economy 📉 🎙️Listen to our latest podcast where we spoke to Dr @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social about @ippr.org/Alcohol Change UK's new report on lost productivity due to alcohol🎙️ Links: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/alco...

The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding that the government cuts alcohol duty, with dubious research suggesting tax rises damage the public purse. Meanwhile, they’re selling billions of pounds of spirits and watching people die from alcohol harm. (🧵) harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...

A striking lack of understanding of the licensing system lies at the heart of the government’s proposed reforms. They claim to focus on pubs and restaurants, with “negligible” impact on shops and online delivery - but weakening local powers, removing conditions, and extending...

The only time in recent history that the alcohol death rate was consistently falling was during the ‘duty escalator’. This is no coincidence. Raising duty rates above inflation would be the best way to save lives quickly. Read our Budget submission: www.ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...

A new @addictionjournal.bsky.social commentary warns of regulatory capture in UK alcohol licensing The ‘Licensing Taskforce’ - led by industry figures - could weaken democratic accountability & redefine licensing as business promotion, not public protection onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The National Union of Journalists says plans to scrap the requirement for changes to alcohol licences to be advertised in local print is a "double blow to local papers & the public", reducing funding & reducing transparency locally @nujofficial.bsky.social www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2025/news/un...

The number of people who die from drink driving is equivalent to a Boeing 787 crashing every year, Baroness Hayter explains in the House of Lords. She calls for a reduction in the drink drive limit.

Despite a new government promising action on health, the same vested interests are at work behind the scenes. 'Killer Tactics 2' reveals how industry lobbying has weakened progress on tobacco, alcohol and junk food policy - @ashorguk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social ash.org.uk/uploads/Kill...

Government plans to drop alcohol licensing notices from local papers risk shutting the public out of key decisions on pubs and night-time venues. Cornwall Council’s leader warns of a blow to transparency and local democracy. @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/alcohol...

From alcohol to junk food, harmful industries are shaping what children learn in school. Greg Fell warns that industry-backed “education” normalises risky behaviours and undermines real prevention. Read more in his @adphuk.bsky.social blog: www.adph.org.uk/2025/09/can-...

We're recruiting for a new CEO! You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond. Find out more and apply ⬇️ https://twp.ai/9PXLlh

Labour’s plans to relax alcohol licensing risk deepening a growing public health crisis. Alcohol-specific deaths are at record highs and inequalities are widening. As the Health Foundation writes, making drinking easier clearly isn’t the answer.

A new report from @aha-uk.bsky.social, @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social explores the killer tactics used by unhealthy industries to undermine important public health policies. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...

PCC Joy Allen has said proposed changes to licensing could lead to more violence and health problems. "I implore the government to take the alcohol crisis seriously and to take heed of the growing evidence of its impact on society, without industry influence." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're recruiting for a new CEO! You will be the driving force behind our mission to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives across Scotland and beyond. Find out more and apply ⬇️ www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/about-vacanc...

**Help Shape a New Alcohol Support Tool** Researchers at Oxford Brookes University are inviting mid-life women to share thoughts and experiences on cutting down their alcohol intake. Visit the project website to find out more, or email [email protected].

Cider is still taxed at less than half the rate of beer of the same strength. Aligning both rates with wine/spirits could save 75,000 lives over 20 years and £1.4bn for the NHS. It’s time to end this unfair tax loophole. Read our Budget submission: www.ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...

📢Analysis by @aha-uk.bsky.social shows that introducing an alcohol duty escalator could fund and sustain the salaries of 37,000 nurses or police officers. The UK Gov must act in the public interest and take this opportunity to deliver real benefits this Autumn Budget. ahauk.org/news/frontli...

"Licensing is not a tool for economic growth - it is a public protection mechanism. Using it to deregulate alcohol sales in the name of business growth is misguided and irresponsible." Dr Katherine Severi responds to new review to "tear up" licensing laws. www.ias.org.uk/news/licensi...

“We often think of alcohol harm as a public health issue, but this research shows it’s a national economic problem." A new report from @ippr.org reveals the economic costs of alcohol harm, with 1 in 3 UK workers calling in sick after work drinks. Read more: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

How do big businesses undermine important public health policies? Sign up to attend the online launch of @aha-uk.bsky.social @oha-updates.bsky.social and @ash.org new report and hear how industry lobbying continues to delay and weaken health policy. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f998f9...

Our latest podcast features Dr Katherine Severi and Karen Biggs from @phoenixfutures.bsky.social We discussed a long-term vision for alcohol harm, minimum unit pricing and marketing, the postcode lottery in treatment and the influence of the alcohol industry. www.ias.org.uk/podcast/deve...

Alcohol marketing is pervasive and persuasive, driving alcohol-related harm including among children and young people. In our latest blog, Dr Peter Rice explains why regulations are needed: www.ias.org.uk/2025/10/02/a...

Corporate profit is being prioritised over public health. Discover how corporate power is driving public health crises in the upcoming documentary, Unmasking Influence. #CDOH #CorporatePower @maizie333.bsky.social

"Contrary to popular opinion, alcohol is not good for the heart." This #WorldHeartDay, check out the World Heart Federation's myth-busting policy briefing on alcohol and the heart. world-heart-federation.org/wp-content/u...

This #WorldHeartDay learn about the hidden impact of alcohol on your heart🫀 Our short film explains the risks and why they matter for your health. Watch here:

"The Scottish experience shows that harm from alcohol can be reduced by a well planned alcohol strategy, but actions must be sustained and developed." Dr Peter Rice, Chair of the IAS, responds to the 7% fall in alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland: www.ias.org.uk/news/alcohol...

Sober months like Dry January have become increasingly popular in recent years, but do they actually change how we drink? In this blog, @aishamoolla.bsky.social outlines the findings from recent @sarg-scharr.bsky.social research on the short and long-term impacts. www.ias.org.uk/2025/09/23/d...

"Contrary to some claims that marketing is about market share rather than increasing consumption, the evidence base, comprising 26 studies, suggests that there is a relationship between marketing and consumption" - Public Health Scot's alc marketing review publichealthscotland.scot/media/34628/...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. Did you know that alcohol consumption can increase the risk of developing dementia? Watch our film on how alcohol can harm the brain:

The delay to Ireland's health warning labels will mean real people are diagnosed with real cancers while not being given the right information on labels. We discussed this in our recent podcast with Jem Roberts and Tabbin Almond🎙️ Links: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/the-... @alcoholireland.ie

Lib Dem MP and Scotch Whisky APPG chair @wendychambld.bsky.social is calling for a multi-year freeze on spirits duty. But this couldn’t come at a worse time: the UK has seen record alcohol deaths for four years in a row. The most effective way to reduce...(🧵) www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Labour MP Clive Betts asks if UK alcohol labelling regulations will include warnings about alcohol and cancer. @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social responds that: "at the appropriate time we will consult with stakeholders on the best ways to communicate the necessary information on the health risks to...🧵

Successive cuts and freezes to alcohol duty have cost the Treasury £28.6 billion since 2013. That’s money that could have funded vital public services – instead, alcohol has become ever cheaper, and deaths have risen. www.ias.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Alcohol outlets surged in Ontario after sales expanded into convenience stores. 👉 400% increase in low-income neighbourhoods vs 183% in wealthier ones. This risks deepening existing health inequalities.

“Discreditation. Complaints. Legal threats. Surveillance.” Dr Karen Evans-Reeves and Dr Gemma Mitchell describe 6 ways the alcohol industry and front groups try to silence those protecting public health. More in our latest blog: www.ias.org.uk/2025/09/16/a... @tcrgbath.bsky.social

Awareness that alcohol causes cancer is low even among breast cancer survivors. 🎙️Listen to our latest podcast with Jem Roberts and Tabbin Almond where we discussed Ireland's labelling delays and the 10 Year Health Plan failures🎙️ Links: www.ias.org.uk/podcast/the-...

Lots of misinformation in the media about how much whisky is taxed – pushed by the Scotch Whisky Association to lobby for tax cuts. ❌ Claim: “75% of a bottle of whisky is tax.” ✅ Reality: Duty is a fixed charge per litre of alcohol. All 70cl bottles at 40% pay £9.18 in duty (🧵)

"Get tough on tobacco and alcohol firms to improve public health. "Hazel Cheeseman, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore and Katharine Jenner call for minimum unit pricing, a levy on profits and policies to improve food and drink." www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

UKHospitality is calling for a long-term alcohol duty freeze @ukhospitality.bsky.social. Yet a freeze on all products wouldn't help hospitality, as it would disproportionately help supermarkets maintain lower alcohol prices. Increasing duty on cheap, supermarket... news.stv.tv/politics/tra...