WHO urges higher taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol
The World Health Organisation is advocating for a 50% increase in taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco over the ...
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Tag: alcohol
New ‘rules of engagement’ with alcohol lobby after alarm at ‘way too friendly’ interactions
New rules of engagement for health officials with the alcohol industry are being developed after concerns were raised about a ...
Patient who threw bricks at paramedics and smashed ambulance avoids jail
A patient, Seiitbek Erkin Uulu, avoided jail after attacking paramedics in Rotherhithe, East London, by smashing an ambulance and throwing ...
Why can’t Brits resist behaving badly with meltdowns on holiday?
The phenomenon of "Brits abroad" often involves excessive drinking and rowdy behavior while on holiday, largely due to lower alcohol ...
Yellowstone wreck driver was at twice the legal alcohol limit, police say
A recent crash involving a pickup truck and a tour van near Yellowstone National Park resulted in seven fatalities, including ...
Cancer deaths tied to alcohol are rising fast, study finds
Alcohol-Associated Cancer Deaths Surge in the U.S.According to a forthcoming study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference, ...
Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis living in his car, guilty of drink driving at almost 7 times the limit
Paul Ellis Faces Court for Excessive Drunk Driving Paul Ellis has pleaded guilty to driving with excess breath alcohol, nearly ...
Is VE Day 2025 a bank holiday in the UK?
Thousands will gather in London next week to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of World ...
When is VE Day 2025 and is it a bank holiday in the UK?
Thousands will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in London on May 8, 2025, with events including a military ...
My best friend died drinking bootleg alcohol – people need to know the risks
Bethany Clarke has initiated a petition to raise awareness about the dangers of methanol poisoning after her best friend, Simone ...
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