EU court rules against minimum pricing in Scotland

Supermarket alcohol

The prospect of minimum unit alcohol pricing in Scotland hangs in the balance after a ruling from the European Court of Justice, which stated it would breach EU laws if less restrictive tax measures could be introduced instead.

 

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