A new minimum price for alcohol is to be introduced as part of a strategy to clamp down on problem drinking.
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The measure is among a number of initiatives being outlined this afternoon by the Government to address alcohol misuse.
There will also be restrictions on the advertising of alcohol on TV and radio from 2016 and alcohol containers will carry health warnings and calorie levels.
However the controversial proposal to ban drinks companies from sponsoring sports events has been postponed.
