Alcohol
Fake ID card warning issued to retailers
Friday, February 19th, 2010Thousands of teenagers are able to buy alcohol and cigarettes by snapping up fake IDs off the internet for as little as £10, according to a survey of 1,200 youngsters.
The research, by software company Clarity Commerce, said half the young people interviewed had attempted to buy alcohol and about 20% of teenagers had fake ID, […]
Retailers slam Scottish alcohol plan
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009Scottish retailers have attacked plans to restrict sales of alcohol north of the border.
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) said the Scottish Government’s alcohol plans will simply add costs to responsible shoppers without making any difference to irresponsible drinking.
Reacting to the Government’s ‘Framework for Action on Alcohol’, published today, the SRC argued it makes no sense […]


