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Wes Streeting warned alcohol measures ‘are not sufficient’ to stop harm

  • Health experts, including 34 leaders from health organizations, argue that the Government's alcohol measures are insufficient to address the crisis and warn of rising harms related to drinking.
  • Experts demand ambitious actions like introducing minimum unit pricing and enhancing alcohol regulation to reduce alcohol-related harm.
  • Alcohol contributes to over a million hospital admissions annually and affects 30% of adults in the UK.
  • The Department of Health and Social Care pledged to consider effective interventions, signaling a need for a comprehensive and evidence-based approach.
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New alcohol rules in England could see households hit by five big changes - Birmingham Live

Government has been warned current rules “are not sufficient to address the scale and complexity of harm”.

·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Government's alcohol measures ‘are not sufficient’ to stop harm, Wes Streeting warned

Government plans to tackle problem drinking “are not sufficient to address the scale and complexity of harm”, leading health experts have warned.

·London, United Kingdom
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Wes Streeting warned alcohol measures ‘are not sufficient’ to stop harm

The Government has recently set out its 10-year plan to improve the health of the nation.

·Brighton, United Kingdom
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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