Celebrity booze has become the latest A-list side-hustle. The bar has become a far more star-studded space lately, with everyone from Emma Watson and Rita Ora to Gary Barlow getting in on the act. Take tequila, famously once a shot that accelerated or abruptly ended a night out. It’s been given a swipe of celebrity gloss with the UK’s Jodie Kidd, Lewis Hamilton and…
Alcohol and drug use appears to be on the rise among Gen Z in their early 20s, a survey shows, with rates of regular binge drinking among tripling since they were in their late teens. A new study from University College London (UCL) suggests the idea that young people are shunning alcohol compared to previous generations may not be true. The research found 68% of Gen Z young adults reported binge drinking in the past…
Drivers staying up late to watch the upcoming World Cup could cause a spike in road crashes, a motoring organisation has warned. The AA’s Accident Assist claim support service said fatigue can mirror the effects of alcohol, leading to slower reaction times, poorer decision making and reduced vigilance behind the wheel. The difference in time zones between the World Cup hosts – the USA,…
Digital IDs will soon be able to be used as proof of age to purchase alcohol in England and Wales. The government has laid the statutory instrument to amend licensing laws to permit their use, sparing customers having to bring physical documents to the pub or supermarket. Under the new laws, establishments will be able to check a customer’s age using an app…
Londoners could be hit with a £100 fine for drinking in public under a new rule that has come into force today. With the capital expected to swelter through another July heatwave, anyone planning to enjoy a drink in a park or on the street is being warned to know the rules before cracking open a can. The new measures are part of a borough-wide…
