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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 label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
Find out about Alcoholic Ingredients Relief, which is the repayment of excise duty charged on spirits, beer, wine, other fermented products and cider.
This series brings together all documents relating to alcohol and drug statistics.
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals reduce alcohol-related harm.
Find out how you can import alcohol into the UK and the duty and VAT you need to pay for each method.
Statistics to support improvements in decision making when planning alcohol and drug misuse treatment services.
Find the full rates of duty and calculation examples that apply if you make, import or hold beer, cider, spirits, wine or other fermented products.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
Check the rates of duty for beer, cider, spirits, wine and other fermented products.
More people could be encouraged to purchase alcohol-free drinks under government proposals to make alternatives to alcoholic drinks more widely available.
This series brings together all documents relating to Alcohol and drug research and analysis
Information and other resources to support commissioners, service providers and others providing alcohol and drug interventions.
Guidance and forms about Alcohol Duty. Including rates, Small Producer Relief, submitting returns and paying duty.
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