Institute of Alcohol Studies

ias.org.uk

19 February 2026 10:34

In response to a question on alcohol marketing restrictions, the government says it will continue to consider what measures are needed to tackle alcohol harm. However, it also frames this as a question of “balance” with economic growth. But recent research shows reducing...

Institute of Alcohol Studies

ias.org.uk

16 February 2026 10:10

With alcohol deaths at record highs in Northern Ireland, The Irish News calls for minimum unit pricing. "If it is still the case that DUP voices are those blocking agreement, as reported in this paper last year, then they should come forward and explain... www.irishnews.com/opinion/no-r...

Action on Smoking Health (UK)

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13 February 2026 13:10

"This is all part of how we reach a point where smoking becomes obsolete." Watch ASH CE @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social on BBC Breakfast this am discussing new Government proposals to extend smokefree places to reduce the harm from tobacco in England .

Melissa

melissadando.bsky.social

05 February 2026 10:13

The National Cancer Plan for England is here and sets out welcome ambitions on survival, diagnosis and innovation. Whilst the importance of prevention is recognised, stronger action to tackle risk factors like alcohol and breastfeeding is needed. Read @wcrf.org's full response 🔗 bit.ly/49YvKzP

Alcohol Health Alliance UK

aha-uk.bsky.social

04 February 2026 16:20

📢In response to the National Cancer Plan for England, Sir Ian Gilmore welcomes the recommitment to health warnings on alcohol labels, but says this alone will not go far enough to prevent the tens of thousands of annual cancer cases linked to alcohol. Full statement 👇 ahauk.org/news/aha-res...