Focus on middle class drinkers
News Article 16 October 2007
The public health minister has said that Britain's drinking culture "has to change" after new research revealed that people in middle class areas are more likely to consume too much alcohol.
Ministers warn on middle-class drinking
Press Review 16 October 2007
The government is to target middle-class drinkers and "make drunkenness as socially unacceptable as smoking," the Times reports.
Underage drink sales falling, say ministers
News Article 11 October 2007
Ministers have claimed an undercover police operation shows alcohol sales to children are falling.
Smith targets TV drinking
Press Review 28 September 2007
The home secretary has told the Labour Party conference that she has "zero tolerance" towards drunken anti-social behaviour on the streets or on TV.
Ministers plan drink measures
Press Review 16 August 2007
Pressure on the government to crack down on binge drinking is growing following a spate of apparently alcohol fuelled murders and the comments of senior police officer Peter Fahy.
Anti-social behaviour 'a constant battle'
News Article 15 August 2007
A senior police officer has said that bad parenting and cheap alcohol create a "constant battle" against antisocial behaviour.
Yob culture 'must be tackled'
Press Review 15 August 2007
A senior police officer has said the government, parents and shopkeepers are not doing enough to prevent alcohol-fuelled violence among young people.
Brown to review 24-hour licensing
Press Review 24 July 2007
Gordon Brown is to review Britain's 24-hour licensing laws, reports the Times.
Alcohol fuels rise in violence
Press Review 20 July 2007
The Times reports on Home Office figures released yesterday which show a rise in alcohol-related violence since licensing laws were relaxed last year.
Drink law 'boosts A&E admissions'
Press Review 19 July 2007
Doctors have warned that the law allowing 24-hour drinking has led to a threefold rise in alcohol-related admissions to accident and emergency wards.
Proof of Age Scheme (Purchase of Restricted Goods) Bill
Legislation 12 July 2007
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Alcohol (Harm Reduction) Bill [Failed Bill 2006/07 session]
Legislation 11 July 2007
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Small gigs 'hit by red tape'
News Article 4 July 2007
A government advisory group has criticised the 2003 Licensing Act for threatening the future of live music in small venues.
Government widens anti-alcohol targets
Press Review 5 June 2007
A new government strategy will today move the campaign against alcohol onto middle-class wine drinkers, according to the Times.
Teen drinking 'on the rise'
News Article 27 April 2007
Opposition parties have accused the government of "failing children" after new research revealed a surge in alcohol consumption among 11 to 13-year-olds.
