The youth wing of the SNP yesterday lost its battle to force the government to back down on its plans to outlaw off-sales of alcohol to those under the age of 21.

THE SNP's flagship plan for a minimum price on alcohol was defeated today.

So Mr Potato Head has been convinced by the lies. The Prime Minister has ordered officials to develop a scheme in England to stop the sale of alcohol at below 40p to 50p a unit in shops and supermarkets. Ministers could copy Scottish proposals, which would ban the sale of alcohol below 45p a unit,

THE SNP's plan to ban under-21s from buying alcohol in off-licences has been dealt a blow after it emerged the party's student wing is opposed to the move.

Angela Smith applauds Penistone shops' adoption of 'No ID, No Sale' policy to stop children buying alcohol and tobacco. Angela Smith today called on local retailers to support the 'No ID, No Sale!' campaign which seeks to ensure that only adults can buy alcohol, tobacco and other age-restricted goods. Angela was speaking at the Village Store, Wellthorne Lane, Ingbirchworth...

Opposition leaders in Scotland launch an attempt to find alternatives to the SNP's minimum unit price plan for alcohol.

FORMER Labour First Minister Henry McLeish today backed the SNP's plan to introduce minimum pricing for drink.

THE SNP has hit out at a Labour bid to scupper plans for some areas to ban under-21s from buying alcohol.

THE SNP last night claimed support for minimum alcohol pricing was growing "week by week" after one of the world's biggest brewers backed a plan similar to one pro

Large retailers in Scotland which sell tobacco and alcohol will face a new tax later this year - but smaller stores will not be affected.