alcohol

June 5, 2019

Sweets and confectionery should have plain packaging like tobacco, says IPPR

Sweets, crisps and sugary drinks need to be put on a level playing-field with fruit and vegetables if the UK is to win the battle against preventable diseases, a leading think tank says.
March 22, 2019

Inquest finds multiple failures in care of autistic woman

The coroner in the inquest into the death of Colette McCulloch has described her death as “an avoidable tragedy".
February 25, 2019

UK young people let down on long-term illness, international report finds

Young people in the UK are more likely to have a poor quality of life from long-term conditions compared to counterparts in other high-income countries.
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.