Scotland raised its minimum unit price for alcohol to 65p to combat rising alcohol-related deaths.

Scotland has raised its minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol from 50p to 65p, the highest rate in the UK, to combat rising alcohol-related deaths, which reached a 15-year peak of 1,277 in 2021. While the increase aims to reduce consumption and has reportedly saved 156 lives since its initial introduction, health advocates urge further action, including annual adjustments for inflation and stricter marketing regulations, amid industry pushback.

September 30, 2024
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