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Labour considers stricter regulations on alcohol ads
- The UK Government is considering partial restrictions on alcohol advertising, possibly including a ban before the 9pm watershed in its ten-year NHS plan set for July 2025.
- This move follows concerns about rising alcohol-specific deaths linked to prolonged lockdowns and criticism that UK advertising regulations are weaker than those in other countries.
- A June 27, 2025 study by psychologists and linguists found that policymakers and drinkers speak differently about alcohol, suggesting policies should incorporate drinkers' emotions and real-life experiences.
- The NHS incurs an annual cost of approximately £27.4 billion due to alcohol harm, and in 2023 over 10,000 alcohol-related deaths occurred, the highest on record according to official data.
- While public health groups welcome advertising restrictions, industry leaders warn that bans risk harming growth and infringing on adults' lifestyle choices, reflecting divided opinions on government intervention.
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