Finally, Keir Starmer is pledging to make spiking a criminal offence in the UK, in another of Labour’s bids to crack down on violence against women and girls.
International students from across the world tell Artefact how the British drinking culture became part of their new lives.
Sobriety's in for 2024
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The Dry January challenge is taking over the nation, as people go sober from drinking alcohol for the whole month.
Why are more students ditching alcohol?
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More young people are giving up alcohol for good – studies show nearly 150,000 university students have given up alcohol since last September alone, buy why?
Passing the port – to the next generation
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Port wine is experiencing a face-lift. In the pursuit of appealing to new generations, the way port is served, mixed and marketed is changing rapidly.
Sound the klaxon, toss away that pint and drag up a bar stool: it’s International Gin and Tonic Day.
We explore why young British women are some of the heaviest drinkers in Europe.
How do we keep British pubs alive?
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From campsites to Italian classes, jazz nights to loyalty cards, our nation’s social hubs are fighting to stay alive.
Why are Irish pubs everywhere?
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Exploring how the Irish have made their mark on global tourism through pubs.
Who are Humans of The Sesh?
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Who is behind Humans of The Sesh, the social media meme-makers and connoisseurs of cans, ket and good craic?