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Minimum alcohol pricing policy is just one tool in the box

The head of the Scottish Grocers Federation says convenience store owners rather than minimum pricing measures can play an important role in…

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Minimum alcohol price rise praised by health campaigners

The Scottish Government has been hailed for "brave leadership" by health leaders after announcing a rise in alcohol prices.

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Call to bring back retail tax on booze sales backed by campaigners

A call for a public health levy on booze sales has been backed by drug and alcohol campaigners.

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