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It's illegal to buy alcohol if you're under 18 and you can be stopped, fined or arrested by the police for drinking in public
How to follow the law if you sell alcohol at a charity event, including when you need to pay tax.
More people could be encouraged to purchase alcohol-free drinks under government proposals to make alternatives to alcoholic drinks more widely available.
The figures you’ll need and how to use them to work out your discounted duty rates.
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
Find out about Alcoholic Ingredients Relief, which is the repayment of excise duty charged on spirits, beer, wine, other fermented products and cider.
Application forms and guidance for holding a temporary event.
You'll need a premises licence if you want to sell alcohol or offer entertainment from a particular venue
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
If you trade in draught products, find out if you could pay a reduced rate of Alcohol Duty.
List of accredited organisations that provide courses and exams for a personal licence to sell alcohol.
Relaxed licensing rules have been extended until March 2025 so pubs can continue selling takeaway alcohol with ease.
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Guidance and tools to help plan and improve local alcohol systems, services and interventions to reduce alcohol harm, using the CLeaR approach.
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