Scotland RealTime news : they can now price their own Booze

[arista]

ref: alll news media and LBC.



LT behave..................

[Crimson Dynamo]

:party::bday::dance2::banana::cheer::bouncy::hello ::colour:

[Kizzy]

That means it will go up not down, but great news all the same.

[James]

Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland: How much booze will cost under new rules
Aftab Ali

This is how much alcohol will cost in Scotland under new minimum pricing rules



The big news story in the UK today is that Scotland is set to become the first country in the world to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol.

The country’s highest court gave its backing to the controversial measure in what ministers in Edinburgh have hailed as an “historic and far-reaching judgment.”


The move comes after figures showed there were 1,265 alcohol related deaths in Scotland in 2016 - a rise of 10% on the previous year.

Alcohol misuse results in about 670 hospital admissions and 24 deaths a week - with the Scottish Government saying death rates are almost 1.5 times higher now than they were in the early 1980s.


And it estimated that alcohol misuse costs Scotland some £3.6 billion a year - the equivalent of £900 for every adult.

With sales figures showing that, in 2016, 17% more alcohol was sold per person in Scotland than in England and Wales, we take a look at how the change will hit your pocket:

A 31cl bottle of Frosty Jack’s cider contains 22.5 units of alcohol. It currently costs £3.59, but will go up to £11.25.
A 150cl of Lambrini contains 11.3 units of alcohol. Currently costing £3, it will rise to at least £5.65.
A 70cl bottle of Tesco Imperial Vodka (37.5% ABV) contains 26 units. Priced at £11 at the moment, it will cost a minimum of £13.
A 568ml can of Tennent’s Lager under minimum pricing would have to cost at least £1.15.
Four 440ml cans of five per cent strength lager would cost at least £4.40.
A bottle of wine of 12% alcohol strength would cost at least £4.50.
A 70cl bottle of whisky could not be sold for less than £14.

The Evening Times always encourages readers to drink responsibly. Please click here to be taken to the Drinkaware site for helpful advice and information on drinking safely.


http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/15662613.This_is_how_much_alcohol_will_cost_in_Sco tland_under_new_minimum_pricing_rules/?ref=twtrec

[Crimson Dynamo]

good luck scottish government beating the supermarkets and independents..

:fc:

[Nicky91]

:sleep: alcohol pricing is something i don't care too much about, since i've never had any alcohol before lol

[Livia]

It's a bit of a shame. The only people this will affect are poor people and people for whom money is tight. They're being penalised because some people can't drink responsibly. Of course, the rich people will carry on regardless.

[Crimson Dynamo]

:sleep: alcohol pricing is something i don't care too much about, since i've never had any alcohol before lol


Are you not allowed by your parents?

[Nicky91]

Are you not allowed by your parents?

well i just don't give a damn about alcohol, i really prefer lemonade :flutter:, and especially now knowing how wine is made, with fungus and mold :yuk:

[arista]

Strict Parents
over the water LT

[Crimson Dynamo]

Strict Parents
over the water LT

surely he can have a Babysham and lemonade at New Year?

[arista]

well i just don't give a damn about alcohol, i really prefer lemonade :flutter:, and especially now knowing how wine is made, with fungus and mold :yuk:


Yes stock needs care.

Its all about lower prices up in Scotland
power they now have

[arista]

surely he can have a Babysham and lemonade at New Year?



yes good one.

[Niamh.]

It's a bit of a shame. The only people this will affect are poor people and people for whom money is tight. They're being penalised because some people can't drink responsibly. Of course, the rich people will carry on regardless.

I don't think it's a good way to tackle the issue. I just watched a video actually about how Iceland tackled a similar problem they had and succeeded. Iceland is such a brilliant country :flutter:

https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/10155311291007217/

[Livia]

I don't think it's a good way to tackle the issue. I just watched a video actually about how Iceland tackled a similar problem they had and succeeded. Iceland is such a brilliant country :flutter:

There's me, trying to click your link....

Which should be a euphemism but isn't.

I'm always super-impressed with Iceland.

[Niamh.]

There's me, trying to click your link....

Which should be a euphemism but isn't.

I'm always super-impressed with Iceland.

sorry I added the proper one now

[Livia]

sorry I added the proper one now

Thanks... what a brilliant programme.

[bots]

the alcoholic begging for change on the corner is going to have to up his minimum beg accordingly

[James]

The northern countries in Europe have higher alcohol use that the south. It's thought to be because of the cold.

This new law in Scotland is probably going to result in booze cruises to places in the north of England.

[Crimson Dynamo]

As Rab C once said in his opening monologue as we awoke form a drink fuelled night

"DRINK, Drink - see me, ah can take it or leave it.."

long pause

"but ah'd rather take it"

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01211/Gregor_Fisher_1211318c.jpg

[Livia]

I miss Rab and Jamesie.

[bots]

Yes stock needs care.

Its all about lower prices up in Scotland
power they now have

its not about lower prices though, its about killing natural competition and raising the minimum price

[Kizzy]

its not about lower prices though, its about killing natural competition and raising the minimum price

Natural competition? The supermarkets are like the energy companies they all price fix.
Now they don't get to, as an ex addict I can see the pros and cons of this. However it's hard to envisage the future effects on issues such as domestic violence, child poverty, alcohol related death, crime, social disorder or productivity.

[Kizzy]

As Rab C once said in his opening monologue as we awoke form a drink fuelled night

"DRINK, Drink - see me, ah can take it or leave it.."

long pause

"but ah'd rather take it"

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01211/Gregor_Fisher_1211318c.jpg

Ah social commentary... funny when it's on screen, in reality a daily mail headline.

[Kizzy]

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/15662613.This_is_how_much_alcohol_will_cost_in_Sco tland_under_new_minimum_pricing_rules/?ref=twtrec

Scottish Government says this is linked to alcohol being 60% more affordable than in the 1980s, with wide ranging costs to public health.

Its current MUP proposal of a 50p per unit charge means four 440ml cans of five per cent strength lager would cost at least £4.40, a 12 per cent bottle of wine would be at least £4.50 and a 70cl bottle of whisky must cost at least £14.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/scotland-minimum-alcohol-prices-sales-uk-supreme-court-appeal-reject-alcoholism-addiction-a8055761.html

[MTVN]

The main drinks that suffer from this will be those that are overwhelmingly targeted at and drunk by alcoholics and underage or young drinkers so I don't see this as a bad thing really. Those prices are not exactly extortionate so it's not like moderate drinkers are being priced out by this.

[arista]

As Rab C once said in his opening monologue as we awoke form a drink fuelled night

"DRINK, Drink - see me, ah can take it or leave it.."

long pause

"but ah'd rather take it"

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01211/Gregor_Fisher_1211318c.jpg


Yes Gregg
TOP Scottish actor

[Alf]

My New Year is already organised

A bottle of Glenfiddich in he company of the gang from Craiglang

I know how to embrace Scottish culture




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[Vicky.]

It's a bit of a shame. The only people this will affect are poor people and people for whom money is tight. They're being penalised because some people can't drink responsibly. Of course, the rich people will carry on regardless.

Indeed.

[Toy Soldier]

I say put it up further but as a tax that goes straight into the NHS :shrug:.

Also a "minimum" price of £14 for a 70cl bottle of whiskey?? :joker: If you're willing to drink £14 whiskey you might as well just spend £1.15 on a full litre. Of petrol. And just drink that.

[arista]

My New Year is already organised

A bottle of Glenfiddich in he company of the gang from Craiglang

I know how to embrace Scottish culture




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How Nice Alf

[arista]

The main drinks that suffer from this will be those that are overwhelmingly targeted at and drunk by alcoholics and underage or young drinkers so I don't see this as a bad thing really. Those prices are not exactly extortionate so it's not like moderate drinkers are being priced out by this.


For Sure MTVN

[Kizzy]

It's a bit of a shame. The only people this will affect are poor people and people for whom money is tight. They're being penalised because some people can't drink responsibly. Of course, the rich people will carry on regardless.

Maybe that's exactly who are being looked it in relation to this, nobody is being penalised, the cost of alcohol is disproportionate to other consumables this will just bring it in line so where's the issue?

'the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 was first passed by Scottish Government to address a health crisis responsible for 1,265 deaths in 2016, an increase of 10 per cent on the year before.

The Scottish Government says this is linked to alcohol being 60 per cent more affordable than in the 1980s, with wide ranging costs to public health.'

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/scotland-minimum-alcohol-prices-sales-uk-supreme-court-appeal-reject-alcoholism-addiction-a8055761.html

[Crimson Dynamo]

There is no E whisky

There is in Irish whiskey

I can get a Litre of Grants for £16 and that is great value and a top blend. Let them put up superlager but leave Whisky alone.

[Niamh.]

There is no E whisky

There is in Irish whiskey

I can get a Litre of Grants for £16 and that is great value and a top blend. Let them put up superlager but leave Whisky alone.

we never say no to an extra vowel :douf:

[Crimson Dynamo]

we never say no to an extra vowel :douf:

I'm amazed it's not whiskeugh

[Beso]

I miss Rab and Jamesie.

Well rab...love how jamesie hisses that through his nose.

[Kizzy]

There is no E whisky

There is in Irish whiskey

I can get a Litre of Grants for £16 and that is great value and a top blend. Let them put up superlager but leave Whisky alone.

7b2T8K2D-ps
JUST SAY NO KIDS

[Matthew.]

As a Scottish person who drinks Buckfast on a very regular basis, can I just say this is some seriously ****ed up ****E. I mean, what the **** Nicola? I thought we were good

[arista]

As a Scottish person who drinks Buckfast on a very regular basis, can I just say this is some seriously ****ed up ****E. I mean, what the **** Nicola? I thought we were good


Sorry Matt


Ask LT for advice

Or Even Prof TS

[Crimson Dynamo]

When I get home tonight I am going to do my bit for the whisky industry.

It's the least I can do after this bombshell

[arista]

Its on Ch4HDnews
on now . Africa Southern,
first .Though Matt

[Toy Soldier]

When I get home tonight I am going to do my bit for the whisky industry.

It's the least I can do after this bombshellNot LT drinking £11 Tesco Value :worry:. They just stick a different label on it and put it in the DIY aisle as paint stripper.

[arista]

Not LT drinking £11 Tesco Value :worry:. They just stick a different label on it and put it in the DIY aisle as paint stripper.



Well Said
Prof TS

[arista]

On CH4HD news nowish

[arista]

£3

a bottle???????



BIG Cheap Cider £1
is for MATT.
but is going up to £7?????????????



Pubs will stay High

[Matthew.]

£3

a bottle???????



BIG Cheap Cider £1
is for MATT.
but is going up to £7?????????????



Pubs will stay High

By Matt, are you talking about beer?
I’m not one for cheap piss

[arista]

By Matt, are you talking about beer?
I’m not one for cheap piss



Well the Scottish Reporter
James Matthews
exclusive on SkyNewsHD
had Quality Cider for a pound
each.
That report runs as edit for Headlines,
all of today.



Min is 50p charges now.




North England
could follow.


https://news.sky.com/story/scotland-gets-all-clear-for-minimum-alcohol-pricing-as-judges-reject-appeal-11127380

[Niamh.]

I'm amazed it's not whiskeugh

:fan: