United Kingdom: Alcohol tax ‘will stop thousands being hurt in violence every year’
United Kingdom: Alcohol tax ‘will stop thousands being hurt in violence every year’ Source: BelfastTelegraph.co.uk July 12th A small alcohol tax could cut the number of A&E visits caused by violent injury by more than 6,000 a year, research suggests. Putting a duty of just 1% above inflation on drinks sold in […]
Ireland: Off-licences seek ban on below-cost selling of alcohol
Ireland: Off-licences seek ban on below-cost selling of alcohol Source: irishtimes.com Dominic Coyle July 11, 2016 The umbrella group for off-licences is calling on Government to reduce excise duty and ban below-cost selling of alcohol. In a pre-budget submission, the National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) said Ireland had the highest excise on wine […]
Booze Brands Rush to Snapchat While Contending With Age Risks
Booze Brands Rush to Snapchat While Contending With Age Risks Source: adage.com July 11, 2016 Here is the surest sign yet that Snapchat is growing up: Alcohol brands are starting to advertise on the mobile app in significant numbers after overcoming fears of marketing on the teen-friendly platform. Anheuser-Busch InBev broke the […]