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South Wales Argus
01-08-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Cheaper booze isn't the answer to reducing alcohol harm
First introduced in Wales in 2020, MUP ensures that one unit of alcohol – 10ml of pure alcohol – cannot be sold for less than 50p. This means an average bottle of wine – around 10 units of alcohol – must be priced no lower than £5 and a pint of beer or cider – about 2½ units – at least £1.25. This had no effect on prices in Wales' pubs, which were already well above these levels. Where it made a real difference was in shops. It got rid of big bottles of super-strength cider from the shelves; removed many of the cheapest spirits from sale; and made it more difficult for supermarkets to offer multi-buy discounts, such as three bottles of wine for the price of two. Yet, MUP doesn't solve alcohol problems on its own. To do that, we must make sure we have services in place that can reach the most vulnerable drinkers and support them into recovery. That includes those who report going without food in order to afford alcohol; not by making alcohol cheaper, but by improving their access to food and wider support. That's why Alcohol Change UK worked with Barod and the Nelson Trust to develop the Feeding Recovery Handbook, setting out practical ways that local services can help people with alcohol issues to eat more and better food. We all know that inflation rates have been high over the last few years. MUP has been in force in Wales for just over five years, and the original 50p level has not kept up with price increases. For MUP to do in 2025 what it was doing in 2020, it needs to rise from 50p to 65p, as has already happened in Scotland. This will allow the measure to carry on keeping the cheapest, strongest drinks out of the shops, whilst still not penalising pubs. Yours faithfully, Andrew Misell, Director for Wales, Alcohol Change UK
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Developer donates £1,500 to charity
A charity has received £1,500 from a developer. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley donated the amount to the Nelson Trust, a Stroud-based charity, as part of its Community Champions programme. The programme donates £700,000 each year to various organisations across Britain. The Nelson Trust supports thousands of people each year in the South West of England and Wales, with services ranging from community support, women's centres, residential rehabilitation, and social enterprises. The charity takes a holistic, trauma-informed approach, aiming for lasting recovery for those affected by drug use and other issues like domestic violence, interaction with the justice system, and trauma. The trust will use the donation to help people it works with travel for education, training, and volunteering as part of its rehabilitation strategy. Recently, Persimmon Homes began work on a new site in Kingswood, Wooton-under-Edge. The development comprises 54 homes, including two, three, and four-bed properties. These homes, which will be up for sale later this summer, will come with solar panels and electric vehicle charging points. The development will also contribute £218,000 towards secondary education and £10,600 to local libraries as part of Persimmon's community financial contributions. The firm has also made donations to other local services, including the Stroud District Food Bank. Persimmon Homes Severn Valley sales director Carly Spear said: "The Nelson Trust does some excellent work across the Severn Valley and beyond, so make for ideal recipients of our Community Champions funding. "As a proud, responsible developer, Persimmon always seeks to leave a positive and lasting legacy in the areas in which we build, and lending a hand to a charity like the Nelson Trust is an essential part of our commitment to those communities." Christina Line, CEO Designate of the Nelson Trust, said: "We are extremely thankful to Persimmon Homes Community Champions for their generous donation of £1,500. "This support strengthens our commitment to uplifting our community."
