Minimum price for alcohol in Wales – what does it mean for you?

On 2 March 2020, there was a big change to the way alcohol is sold in Wales, with the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP). Many people may have noticed increases in the prices of some drinks but be unsure why that has happened and what it means. Here we seek to answer some of the most commons questions asked about MUP.

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Henry's story: “I feel like my sober life is the life I was meant to live”

March 2025 | 10 minutes

During his early adult years, Henry’s life revolved around living for the weekend, booze, and partying.
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Sion Meirion | March 2025 | 8 minutes

Sion Meirion, host of the Sober Gay Podcast, brings us some great pointers for having plenty of fun on an alcohol-free night out.
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Sober Spring Sober Spring Week 2: How to recognise when you might need extra help to make a change

Karl Considine | March 2025 | 12 minutes

Alcohol Change UK Ambassador and Turn Up Together alcohol-free community founder, Karl Considine, takes us into week two of Sober Spring.
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Lauren Booker | March 2025 | 9 minutes

By this point you’re almost half way through your dry month!
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The Sober Girl Society | March 2025 | 7 minutes

From the girls at Sober Girl Society – who have been there and done that!
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Millie Gooch | March 2025 | 11 minutes

Our Ambassador, Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Spring Society, kicks us off for Sober Spring this year!
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Laurie McAllister | March 2025 | 9 minutes

Alcohol can often become a crutch for relaxation, and lots of us may have found ourselves turning to alcohol during stressful times.
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Lauren Booker | March 2025 | 9 minutes

Find it hard to imagine enjoying your food as much with an alcohol-free drink in hand?
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March 2025 | 10 minutes
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March 2025 | 11 minutes

Director of Research and Public Affairs, Ash Singleton, explores what the decision to scrap NHS England might mean for improving alcohol harm prevention and treatment in the UK.
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Alcohol Change UK appoints new Chair

March 2025 | 9 minutes

We are very pleased to welcome the new Chair of our Board of Trustees, Mick Urwin.
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In Memory of Prof Isabelle Szmigin, Chair of Alcohol Change UK

Dr Richard Piper, CEO | March 2025 | 12 minutes

In December 2024, we received the tragic news that the Chair of Alcohol Change UK, Isabelle Szmigin, had died following a series of strokes.