Alcohol

New restrictions on alcohol advertising on radio and TV are to come into effect in 2025. Under section 19 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, which will come into force from 10 January 2025, alcohol adverts can't be shown on TV from 3am–9pm or broadcast on radio on a weekday from 3pm&ndas

Prison leavers believed to be likely to re-offend when drinking will face alcohol bans monitored with electronic tags under a new scheme rolled out across England. Under the scheme, first piloted in Wales, probation officers will be able to keep a closer eye on offenders' behaviour through the use o

A consultation on the introduction of minimum unit pricing for alcoholic drinks in Northern Ireland has been extended until Friday 27 May. The Department of Health has proposed that alcoholic drinks should have a minimum price of 50p per unit, which is the law in Scotland.

Stricter rules on alcohol advertising and alcohol sponsorship of events have come into effect more than three years after they were passed into law. Sections 15 and 16 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 have come into force with effect from today.

Legislation banning the sale of alcoholic drinks for less than 10c per gram of alcohol will be brought into effect this year, ministers have announced. Minimum unit pricing, as provided for in section 11 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, aims to reduce alcohol consumption by setting a floor p

Judges in Wales can order criminals who commit alcohol-fuelled crime to wear a "sobriety tag" from today under a scheme due to be extended to England early next year. The legislation underpinning the new tags came into force across England and Wales in May, having been piloted in London, Humberside,

New laws aimed at removing alcohol advertising from the "day-to-day lives" of children have come into effect. Under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, commenced yesterday, alcohol advertising in or on public service vehicles, at public transport stops or stations and within 200 metres of a school

Minimum unit pricing rules for wine, beer and spirits are to come into effect within 12 months, with the Cabinet expected to approve plans within a fortnight, the Sunday Independent reports. Health minister Simon Harris will bring a memorandum to the Cabinet ahead of the summer recess, setting out p