alcohol

December 31, 2018

Dangerous fake alcohol warning to New Year's Eve revellers

New Year’s Eve revellers are being urged to avoid cheap and dangerous fake alcohol being sold by rogue retailers and pubs ahead of the biggest social night of the year.
December 14, 2018

INQUEST responds to statistics on police use of force

Numbers dying reflect need for investment in frontline drug, alcohol and mental health services, says INQUEST.
November 5, 2018

Two inquests into the deaths of women in prison to resume

Two significant inquests into the deaths of women in prison will resume
October 18, 2018

Children's Commissioner warns almost 16,000 babies in England at risk of severe harm

Research suggests there are 15,800 babies considered to be at risk of harm, but still living at home.
September 26, 2018

Scottish Health Survey released

Around a fifth of single parents had worried that they would run out of food due to lack of money during the previous 12 months.
September 25, 2018

Legalise and regulate drugs, says new report by global leaders

The report details how governments can take control of illegal drug markets through regulation to weaken criminal organisations that profit from illegal drugs, and can promote global health, security and development.
August 11, 2018

Minimum price for alcohol Bill becomes law in Wales

A new law introducing a minimum price for alcohol in Wales has been granted Royal Assent.
July 7, 2018

'Invisible' children vulnerable but getting no support, says Children's Commissioner

A new report says 1.6 million ‘invisible’ children in England are living in vulnerable situations but receiving no known support or help.
January 5, 2018

'Inexcusable failure to address suicides and self-harm' in HMP Swansea

HMP Swansea had a ‘complacent and inexcusable’ approach to the safety of vulnerable prisoners, failing to respond effectively to high levels of self-harm and suicides of new prisoners, HM Inspectorate of Prisons found.
December 18, 2017

Strong case for reform of alcohol duties, says IFS

The Scottish Government plans to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol in May 2018. Minimum unit pricing is likely to increase profits for the alcohol industry, but reform of alcohol duties is likely to raise tax revenue.