Whisky industry is accused of blocking bid to cut drink deaths
Whisky industry is accused of blocking bid to cut drink deaths Figures show a fall in alcohol sales in Scotland has stalled Source: The Times Mike Wade March 1 2016 The Scottish government’s campaign to combat alcohol abuse has been stopped in its tracks by the opposition of the whisky industry, campaigners […]
Government policies lead to fall in alcohol consumption
Government policies lead to fall in alcohol consumption Source: BBC 1 March 2016 A new report has found that government policies have had a positive impact on alcohol consumption in Scotland. NHS Health Scotland found that a ban on multi-buy drinks promotions was among a number of successful initiatives. However, it […]
Beer distributor to pay $2.6 million fine in pay-to-play case
Beer distributor to pay $2.6 million fine in pay-to-play case Source: Boston Globe By Dan Adams March 02, 2016 The largest distributor of craft beers in Massachusetts will pay a fine of millions of dollars to avoid a 90-day suspension of its liquor license, a record-setting penalty imposed after the company was caught […]