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Call for greater flexibility over licensing hours
Strict licensing rules are stifling investment in Edinburgh’s hospitality industry, councillors warned.
Edinburgh's pubs and restaurants have called for greater flexibility over opening and closing...
Letter from Scotland
This week Scotland found itself on the world stage as one of the pioneers of renewable energy. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was sharing the...
Letter from Scotland
Sometimes I regret being tee-total, but not this week. Edinburgh is hosting a world conference on alcohol policy with 500 experts from Europe, Asia...
Minimum price for alcohol likely to be 50p
The preferred minimum price for alcohol will be 50p per unit, it was announced today by The Scottish Government.
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said that,...
Alcohol campaign launched today
A new campaign aimed at encouraging Scots to think about the health effects of regularly drinking above the recommended alcohol guidelines has been launched...
Sturgeon calls for support on minimum pricing
MSPs will today Wednesday 10 November vote on stage 3 of the Alcohol (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament.
In advance of the debate, Health...
Minimum pricing back on the agenda
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has called on MSPs to do the right thing and support minimum pricing when the entire Scottish Parliament votes on...
NHS Lothian asks questions about alcohol use
As part of a national programme to address Scotland’s alcohol use, patients attending A&E departments in Lothian are being asked to complete...
Guest Article by Dr Ian McKee MSP – the alcohol debate
by Dr Ian McKee MSP
Scotland’s relationship with alcohol is a topic that has dominated this session of parliament. For many, it’s a controversial issue...
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