A new complaints process to combat excessively cheap drink promotions in pubs and clubs in Northern Ireland comes into force this weekend. The industry code to monitor the responsible sale of alcohol has been drawn up amid growing concern about binge drinking, particularly among young people.

Parliament has voted to keep the alcohol purchase age at 18. In a rare three-way vote, MPs chose to keep the status quo over moving it up to 20 or changing to a split age of 18 at on-license venues and 20 at off-licenses.

NEWS that the amount of alcohol consumed in Scotland is in decline for the first time since records began is much to be welcomed. But we should hesitate before raising a glass – filled with a soft drink, naturally – in celebration.

THE amount of alcohol bought in Scotland has dropped for the first time since records began, figures have revealed. Statistics show a four per cent fall in the amount of pure alcohol sold in Scotland – the first decrease since officials sta

Drinking too much is bad for you. But too many people underestimate what is a safe amount of alcohol.

NAIROBI, Kenya — The World Health Organization says about 2.5 million people die annually, and many more succumb to illness and injury, as a result of harmful alcohol use.