Experts scale down impact of minimum booze prices

Scottish Government-backed academics have admitted that a minimum price for alcohol would have a smaller impact than originally anticipated.

An updated report from Sheffield University said the impact on consumption and alcohol-related harm would be “slightly smaller” than estimated.

Critics claimed previously “unassailable” government conclusions had been watered down yet again, undermining the case for a minimum price.

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