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Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
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
Public consultation launched on first UK-wide guidelines for clinical treatment of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence.
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
When you can take a drink-drive rehabilitation course to reduce your driving ban: what it costs, and what happens when you’ve done it
A record number of offenders with alcohol problems will be forced to stay dry this festive season in a bid to cut booze-fuelled crime over Christmas.
What denatured alcohol is, and how you apply for authorisation to produce, stock, distribute, sell or use it.
Making the case for investing in effective alcohol treatment.
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
Find out which drinks are liable for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and how much you may need to pay.
The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes
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