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Sadiq Khan given new powers to shape London’s nightlife and licensing
London’s nightlife is set for a shake-up as Sadiq Khan gains new powers to overrule major licensing decisions across the capital. The move aims to create more consistent rules for late-night venues, live music and large events, after years of patchy regulations and rising costs. Discover how these changes could affect nights out, safety, and the future of alcohol-led hospitality in London.
Read more …Living With Relapse: Inside a Secret Return to Alcohol After 11 Years Sober
the Guardian
2 Nov 2026
A candid, gripping account of relapse after 11 years sober, revealing how quiet thoughts, secrecy and self-deception can slowly reopen the door to alcohol.
Read more …How readers say their health has changed after giving up alcohol
The Independent
2 Nov 2026
Real people describe how life and health shifted when they stopped drinking, from energy levels and relationships to money and mental wellbeing.
Read more …Matt Willis and Tom Grennan on honesty, guilt and life after getting sober
Express.co.uk
31 Oct 2026
Matt Willis and Tom Grennan discuss honesty, guilt and fatherhood in sobriety, revealing how quitting alcohol transformed their relationships and everyday life.
Read more …Why UK pubs earn just pennies from a £5 pint
The Drinks Business
28 Oct 2026
Discover how a £5 pint in the UK is carved up by tax and costs, and why pubs’ slim margins could shape drink prices and alcohol-free options.
Read more …How the 2026 autumn Budget could reshape support for UK pubs and drink producers
MorningAdvertiser.co.uk
27 Oct 2026
Explore what the 2026 autumn Budget means for UK pubs, brewers and cider makers, from duty relief to business rates changes and rising wage costs.
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.
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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.
Read more …Culture & Media
Meg Mathews on breast cancer, mastectomy and staying sober through crisis
The Standard
31 Oct 2026
Meg Mathews shares how breast cancer, major surgery and motherhood intersect with her commitment to stay sober, offering an honest look at resilience under pressure.
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 …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 …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.
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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
‘Grey area drinking’ and the rise of sober socials after grief
Metro
31 Oct 2026
One woman’s journey through grief, hidden daily drinking and ‘grey area’ addiction – and how a sober social community helped her reclaim evenings and friendships.
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 …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 …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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