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Why Minimum Unit Pricing could prove a win for both consumers and the drinks industry - Analysis
2018-01-17 12:16:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
Towards the end of last year, the UK Supreme Court ruled that Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) could proceed in Scotland. The decision has prompted many questions: Is this the right approach to tackle the issue of irresponsible drinking? Are moderate drinkers being punished for the actions of a few? Indeed, is the Scottish Government using a sledgehammer to crack a nut? Laura Foster investigates.
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