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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
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
Check the rates of duty for beer, cider, spirits, wine and other fermented products.
Find out about Alcoholic Ingredients Relief (AIR), which is the repayment of Alcohol Duty charged on spirits, beer, wine, other fermented products and cider.
This series brings together all documents relating to alcohol and drug statistics.
Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals reduce alcohol-related harm.
How to label spirit drinks that you plan to sell in the UK.
This series brings together all documents relating to Alcohol and drug research and analysis
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