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How the 2026 autumn Budget could reshape support for UK pubs and drink producers
The Chancellor’s 2026 autumn Budget brings mixed news for pubs and small brewers, from business rates relief to targeted alcohol duty cuts. Industry voices welcome some support but call it far from transformational. Discover what these changes may mean for the price of a pint, the viability of local pubs, and how wider cost-of-living pressures and wage rises could ripple through hospitality and alcohol businesses.
Read more …Hayden Panettiere’s overdose death: what her story reveals about addiction and recovery pressures
The Independent
27 Oct 2026
Hayden Panettiere’s accidental overdose and past struggles with alcohol and postpartum depression shed light on the ongoing challenges many face in recovery.
Read more …Alaska Thunderfuck on drag fame, sobriety and finding a role that finally fits
the Guardian
26 Oct 2026
Drag superstar Alaska Thunderfuck shares how fame, alcohol, sobriety and moderation intersect with creativity and queer visibility as she steps into her biggest stage role yet.
Read more …New Respect Orders could send alcohol-linked offenders to court-ordered rehab
The Standard
25 Oct 2026
Respect Orders add rehab and stricter penalties for anti-social behaviour tied to alcohol or drugs. See how this shift could affect communities and repeat offenders.
Read more …Why You Keep Waking at 3am – and How Alcohol May Be Involved
Daily Mirror
25 Oct 2026
Struggling with 3am wake-ups? Learn how alcohol, ageing and other sleep disruptors play a role, plus simple steps to drift back off.
Read more …World Cup study fuels calls to limit alcohol sponsorship in Scottish sport
The Herald
25 Oct 2026
A World Cup study shows alcohol logos popping up every few minutes on screen. Discover how Scottish sport sponsorship rules might change and what that could mean for fans.
Read more …Bradley Wiggins on addiction, trauma and rebuilding life after bankruptcy
Wales Online
25 Oct 2026
Cycling legend Bradley Wiggins shares how addiction, trauma and bankruptcy derailed his life, and what turning towards recovery and specialist support has meant for him and his family.
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Low-alcohol, high flavour: the rise of super-session ales
the Guardian
21 Oct 2026
Discover how low-alcohol “super-session” ales deliver real flavour, support moderation, and earn a place at the dinner table without sacrificing enjoyment.
Read more …ProWein’s new Zero+ hub puts alcohol-free drinks centre stage
The Drinks Business
7 Oct 2026
Discover how ProWein’s new Zero+ zone is boosting alcohol-free innovation, tastings and education, and what that means for moderating alcohol and enjoying better adult alternatives.
Read more …Sustainability in Drinks puts inclusive low- and no-alcohol service centre stage
The Drinks Business
7 Oct 2026
Discover how a sustainability-focused drinks summit is also championing safer, more inclusive venues, with low- and no-alcohol options and safeguarding initiatives in the spotlight.
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Ashley Walters on prison, rehab and finding lasting sobriety
The Independent
26 Oct 2026
Ashley Walters shares how prison, rehab and nearly six years of sobriety changed his life, career and family relationships, offering a frank look at long-term recovery.
Read more …Amy Winehouse: Alcohol Poisoning, Abstinence and a BBC Tribute 20 Years On
The Mirror
24 Oct 2026
Revisit how alcohol poisoning ended Amy Winehouse’s life after abstinence, what the inquest revealed, and how the BBC is honouring her legacy 20 years on.
Read more …Ashley Walters on sobriety, anxiety and the power of creative support
Metro
23 Oct 2026
Ashley Walters reflects on long-term alcoholism, sober anxiety and finding stability behind the camera, highlighting how friendship and creative work can support recovery.
Read more …Health & Wellbeing
New research links even two daily drinks to higher risk of serious disease
The Independent
25 Oct 2026
New research finds that even two daily drinks can sharply increase risks of cancer, heart disease and early death. Discover what this means for “moderate” drinking.
Read more …How Quitting Alcohol May Change the Brain and Affect Relapse Risk
The Independent
25 Oct 2026
New brain research explores why some people struggle more after quitting alcohol and how future scans could flag higher relapse risk early.
Read more …Health visitor warns baby sleep product could raise SIDS risk
Daily Mirror
24 Oct 2026
A health visitor warns a trending baby sleep pillow may raise SIDS risk and stresses clear cot spaces and alcohol-aware co-sleeping for safer nights.
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Club Soda urges VAT cut and new rules for alcohol-free drinks
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
25 Oct 2026
Club Soda is pushing for VAT cuts and clearer rules for alcohol-free drinks in the UK. Discover how these changes could affect price, choice and moderation.
Read more …Growing up in a world soaked in alcohol: revisiting life at 18 in 1983
the Guardian
21 Oct 2026
A journey back to 1983 reveals wild parties, family conflict and a culture steeped in alcohol, prompting fresh reflection on how drinking shaped youth and identity.
Read more …Are younger generations turning away from alcohol?
BBC Learning English
8 Oct 2026
Discover why many younger adults are choosing sobriety or cutting back, and how social media, wellness trends and changing norms are reshaping drinking culture.
Read more …Sobriety & Recovery
How Youth Detention Trauma Fuels Lifelong Addiction and Mental Health Struggles
the Guardian
21 Oct 2026
Survivors of youth detention describe abuse, trauma and addiction that follow them into adulthood. Explore how early harm in custody can drive lifelong struggles.
Read more …Recovering addict sleeps rough for six months to fund lifesaving rehab beds
The Mirror
19 Oct 2026
A recovering addict is spending six months on the streets to fund more rehab beds. Discover how his challenge shines a light on life-or-death gaps in addiction support.
Read more …Russell Brand court case highlights survivor’s struggle with alcohol addiction after alleged assault
The Herald
14 Oct 2026
Court testimony in Russell Brand’s trial reveals how alleged assault was followed by alcohol addiction and self-blame, highlighting the impact of trauma on drinking and recovery.
Read more …Relationships & Family
Adopting a child with FASD: how one family is navigating love, learning and everyday life
BBC Tiny Happy People
18 Oct 2026
Discover how one family is raising an adopted son with FASD, balancing extra needs with everyday chaos, compassion and plenty of joy.
Read more …Drink-driver jailed after fatal Fife crash that killed couple and injured child
The Standard
6 Oct 2026
A drink-fuelled decision to drive after a Christmas night out led to a fatal crash in Fife. A powerful reminder of how drink-driving devastates families.
Read more …‘I’d like to explain why I was such a monster back then’: learning to apologise
the Guardian
26 Sept 2026
Six powerful personal stories explore the apologies people wish they’d made, including when alcohol or hidden pain shaped their behaviour. A thoughtful read on accountability and healing.
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