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Scottish government dragging its feet on problem drinking
Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence

THE SNP Scottish government is dragging its feet on tackling the nation’s alcohol public health emergency, experts have warned.

Scotland’s minimum unit price for alcohol has risen from 50p to 65p today, the first increase since its 2018 introduction.

Public Health Scotland estimated the policy has saved 156 lives since its introduction.

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