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EU household spending on alcohol tops €130 billion

Households in the European Union spent more than €130 million on alcohol in 2017, but how do different member states compare?

Living

The best Champagnes for your Christmas dinner

Champagne isn’t just for a celebratory glass: it pairs beautifully with a Christmas feast

United Kingdom

Shaking, not stirred: 007 has 'chronic alcohol problem' study finds

Off Licence to Kill: The world's most famous spy once consumed 24 units of alcohol, a dose experts say "can be fatal."

France

French get a taste for whisky as production increases

With cognac, armagnac and other French tipples losing out to more fashionable spirits, some producers are saying 'if you can't beat them...' and turning to whiskey production, with some surprising results.

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United Kingdom

Almost a third of of English youths 'do not drink', 10-year study finds

The findings, based on data from annual health surveys conducted in England, were published in the BMC Public Health journal on Wednesday.

Living

On the trail of Moldovan wine

It's cheap, it's cheerful and it's good.

United Kingdom

Smoking and drinking damage teens' arteries by age of 17: study

The research found that teenagers who had smoked more than 100 cigarettes or tended to binge drink had stiffer arteries than those who did not.

World News

No amount of alcohol is safe for your health, study finds

Even the smallest amount of alcohol is bad for your health, a new study has found.

World News

Cities around the world celebrate International Beer Day

Breweries and beer lovers all over the world are celebrating International Beer Day today. The annual event takes place the first Friday of August, and is 10 years old this year. Meanwhile, Germany is struggling to produce enough beer to meet demand.

United Kingdom

Last orders for European drinks in one British pub chain

JD Wetherspoon will sell more British beverages and stop selling champagne and German beers ahead of Brexit

World News

Uber to develop technology to detect drunk passengers

Taxi app Uber to develop technology to detect drunk passengers

Green News

The most charming places to sip Champagne in Paris

Where to sip a glass of bubbly in the French capital :our outside the box drinking guide

Living

The Spirit of Scotch and the world of ghost distilleries

A conversation with the man paying tribute to ‘irreplaceable casks’ and preserving the legacy of rare distillers.

Living

The contested history of the Margarita

From Tarling’s Picador to the daughter of a German ambassador whoever wins the title of Margarita of the Year will be the latest in a long line of Margarita pioneers.

United Kingdom

Scotland fixes a minimum price on alcohol in bid to save lives

With 22 alcohol-related deaths a week, Scotland takes action to relieve its health services & give hope to addicts by targeting heavy drinkers' favourite cheapest brands.

United Kingdom

Watch: Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland

The new law will come into effect on May 1st.

Switzerland

Swiss set to scrap booze limits for rubber dinghies

Want to enjoy a night out with friends without worrying about who has to be the designated driver? Well the answer could be to move to Switzerland and find a home near a lake or river.

Ireland

Ireland’s pubs open for Good Friday drinks for first time in 90 years

A ban on pubs selling alcohol on Good Friday has been in place in Ireland since 1924.

United Kingdom

Alcoholic drinks ‘should carry cigarette-style health warnings’

Alcoholic drinks should carry cigarette-style health warnings to tackle a lack of awareness about the link between booze and cancer, it’s been claimed.

Economy

Coca-Cola to launch first alcoholic drink

Soft-drink giant breaks with tradition by entering into the alcopops market in Japan.