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Ministers In Scotland Propose Increasing Minimum Alcohol Unit Price To 65p

The minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland could rise to 65p per unit under proposals from ministers.

The MUP was set at 50p per unit when it was introduced in 2018 and the current term will end on 30 April next year.

Drugs and alcohol policy minister Elena Whitham is proposing to push up the unit price to 65p in a consultation launched on Wednesday.

The proposed rise is in line with demands from groups, including Alcohol Focus Scotland.

Read the full article on the Sky News website