January is traditionally the time when we count the cost of the excesses of the festive season. For many, the cost will not just be financial. A check on the retail prices of alcohol over the festive season shows exactly why we need mini

A judge has been urged to follow the “highly persuasive” opinion of the European Commission and outlaw controversial plans by the Scottish Government for minimum alcohol pricing.

A LEGAL challenge to the Scottish Government’s plan for minimum pricing on alcohol kicks off this week in Edinburgh, with the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) claiming it would break UK and European Union law.

SLASHING alcohol intake as a new year resolution could have long-term benefits on mental health, say experts. The 2gether NHS Trust, specialising in tackling mental health issues, is supporting drinkers embraci

The government this week dented industry hopes it is on the verge of ditching plans for minimum pricing of alcohol, after listing the proposals as a key policy achievement of the coalition.

The Scottish Government’s legislation on minimum alcohol pricing will be challenged in court next week. An eight-day hearing is due to start on Tuesday at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, with the Scotch Whisky Association arguing that it breaches EU trade agreemen

More than a third of the adult population in Indiana who consume alcohol admit to regular binge drinking, a habit that may cause severe neurological and physiological damage, says a new report from Ball State Universit

Tesco has won the right to keep the Everyday Value name label on its budget alcohol range after the Independent Complaints Panel decided it does not breach alcohol responsibility rules.

Alcohol companies are using Facebook to encourage drinking, undermining a government drive they signed up for, experts warn.

WOMEN are being encouraged to