SNP ministers are under pressure to drop their plans to introduce minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland, as the new government announces a package of measures to tackle the pr

Scottish government plans to tackle Scotland's alcohol problems pass their first parliamentary hurdle.

SNP Conference: 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 has finally come clean about what level the minimum price for alcohol will be set at.

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.

CONTROVERSIAL plans to impose minimum prices for alcohol in Scotland could be implemented on a trial basis.

The SNP bring in plans to combat the country's alcohol problem, it's ruled illegal by the UK Government. The SNP bring in plans to issue bonds to raise funds for the Scottish Futures Trust, it's ruled illegal by the UK Government. The SNP bring in plans to implement Local Income Tax, it's ruled illegal by HMR&C. The SNP bring in plans to cut class sizes to 18, it's...

Britain's big four supermarkets have outlined their opposition to controversial government plans to tackle alcohol abuse in Scotland.

The Scottish Government has decided to thoroughly debate with full Parliamentary scrutiny the plans to set a minimum price for alcohol. No doubt this will lead to some hysterical reactions from opposition parties about u-turns and such like. For me, I welcome the move, not just because it is the right thing to do but when you have so few policies left to discuss then it's probably a good idea...

SNP plans for a crackdown on cheap drink could lead to more alcohol being consumed in Scotland, and may even break existing laws banning irresponsible promotions, legal expert