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Celeste’s story: Alcohol has profoundly impacted my life…so has the joy of recovery

October 2024 | 9 minutes

Alcohol forms the backdrop of my earliest memories.

Sonia’s story: Alcohol is glamorised more than it’s scrutinised

October 2024 | 10 minutes

In the early years, I never gave a second thought to how alcohol affected my physical health and my mental well-being.

Sean's story: "I managed to break out of this loop by slowly swapping it for a virtuous cycle."

October 2024 | 11 minutes

Since Sean quit alcohol for good, his body feels better than it ever has and is fitter than he ever thought possible.

Autumn Budget 2024: A step in the right direction

October 2024 | 12 minutes

Alcohol Duty announcements in Autumn Budget 2024 are a positive step.

Man embracing his friend who is sharing his story at the group session

Cider exception in UK alcohol duty creates bushel of benefits for overseas companies

October 2024 | 12 minutes

The Chancellor is planning for the Budget on 30 October to be a ‘Budget for the NHS’, reports suggest.

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Budget action on alcohol harm is an open goal – will Government take the shot?

Dr Richard Piper | October 2024 | 9 minutes

This week’s IPPR poll suggests voters want the Government to prioritise fixing public services over balancing the books.

Continued decline in youth drinking no cause for complacency

October 2024 | 8 minutes

NHS England has today (17 October 2024) published new data on smoking, drinking, and drug use among secondary school pupils in England for 2023.

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It’s time we were told the truth – as study uncovers misinformation among industry-funded alcohol-reduction apps

October 2024 | 9 minutes

Last week (11 October), researchers from The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine published a first-of-its-kind global study into digital alcohol-reduction tools.

Grab your dancing shoes with Club Claritee

October 2024 | 8 minutes

Club Claritee’s famous alcohol-free event comes to London for the first time, and Alcohol Change UK’s Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager Jaynee Samuel was there to see what it was all about.

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Scotland leads the way with minimum unit pricing increased to 65p per unit

September 2024 | 10 minutes

With the minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland now increased to 65p per unit and evidence showing the big benefits it brings in reducing alcohol harm, it’s time for the other UK nations to catch up.

“I no longer feel alone in my struggles”: The importance of peer support with Recovery Cymru

Owen Williams | September 2024 | 11 minutes

Owen Williams works for Recovery Cymru, supporting people who are concerned about someone else’s substance use.

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Autumn Budget: what does the public want to see on alcohol policy?

September 2024 | 8 minutes

We know action on alcohol harm would help raise revenue, deliver on the Government’s Health, Crime and Economy missions, and reduce the harm alcohol can cause.