Fast Fizz: Alcohol Price Increases
Cost more, drink less?
An episode of the Fizz Free podcast, hosted by Ruth, Clare & Jane, titled "Fast Fizz: Alcohol Price Increases" was published on October 3, 2024 and runs 6 minutes.
October 3, 2024 ·6m · Fizz Free
Summary
Ruth takes a look at recent news of price hikes to the cost of alcohol in Scotland, from 50p to 65p per unit:https://news.sky.com/video/minimum-alcohol-unit-price-increases-by-30-in-scotland-13225087The move aims to reduce alcohol-related deaths in the country, that are at the highest level in 15yrs.Ruth highlights the role of education, and questions the effectiveness of the change.Does increasing the price of alcohol really reduce consumption?We'd love to hear your thoughts:[email protected] Fizz Free podcasts on most streaming platforms, Youtube, Facebook X and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
Ruth takes a look at recent news of price hikes to the cost of alcohol in Scotland, from 50p to 65p per unit:
https://news.sky.com/video/minimum-alcohol-unit-price-increases-by-30-in-scotland-13225087
The move aims to reduce alcohol-related deaths in the country, that are at the highest level in 15yrs.
Ruth highlights the role of education, and questions the effectiveness of the change.
Does increasing the price of alcohol really reduce consumption?
We'd love to hear your thoughts:
Find Fizz Free podcasts on most streaming platforms, Youtube, Facebook X and Instagram.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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