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Legislation Watch: Digital ID Age Checks for Alcohol Sales Move Closer in England and Wales
A draft Order laid on 30 June 2026 would let licensed premises in England and Wales accept digital ID from registered digital verification services as proof of age, alongside passports and driving licences.
Stephen Grindley
Managing Director, Alcohol Ltd
Alcohol Ltd Joins IPSO as a Regulated Publisher
Alcohol Ltd has been confirmed as a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation, with effect from 9 June 2026. Membership covers Alcohol.uk, Booze.co.uk, Bars.co.uk and Gin.uk.
Stephen Grindley
Managing Director, Alcohol Ltd
King's USA State Visit Strengthens Support for the UK Alcohol Industry
King Charles III and Queen Camilla's State Visit to the United States culminated in the US announcing the removal of tariffs on UK-made whisky, a sector worth around £1bn in exports to the US each year.
Stephen Grindley
Managing Director, Alcohol Ltd
China Whisky Tariff Cut After Starmer Visit Supports the UK Alcohol Industry
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China concluded with China cutting whisky import tariffs from 10% to 5%, a measure GOV.UK estimated to be worth £250 million to the UK economy over five years.
Stephen Grindley
Managing Director, Alcohol Ltd
Starmer's India Visit Reinforces Trade Deal Supporting the UK Alcohol Industry
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's October 2025 visit to India reinforced a major trade agreement that will cut Indian tariffs on UK whisky and gin from 150% to 75% on day one, staging to 40% from year 10.
Stephen Grindley
Managing Director, Alcohol Ltd
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