England
ENGLAND
We are actively engaged with local policymakers throughout England to ensure that the voice of responsible producers is present at a local level. We highlight the progress which has been made in promoting responsible drinking across the country, as well as tackling alcohol misuse on the ground.
A key element of tackling harm in local areas has been the adoption of partnerships between industry-funded initiatives and local councils, police, healthcare providers, licensing authorities to ensure a safe and prosperous nighttime economy. The following groups work in concert to reduce alcohol-related disorder, prevent underage sales and provide assistance to the most vulnerable.
Best Bar None, Community Alcohol Partnerships, Pubwatch and Street Pastors.
Click below to download the latest infographics on key England alcohol statistics.
Alcohol trends in England (February 2021)
Low and No alcohol alternatives continue to grow in popularity across the UK. To read our research report, click below.
For further information about the Portman Group’s activities in England, please contact info@portmangroup.org.uk
12 January 2022
Blogs
25 Years of Responsible Alcohol Regulation and Portman Group in 2021
20 December 2021
Blogs
A year as Panel Chair
25 November 2021
Blogs
Is mandatory alcohol labelling needed?
21 October 2021
Press Releases
Supporting the work of Only A Pavement Away
13 October 2021
Blogs
What happens if I complain?
7 October 2021
Blogs
UK Government changes how it tracks alcohol health trends as drinking rates fall
24 September 2021
Blogs
Portman Group calls on WHO for renewed focus on harmful drinking and to recognise the industry as a constructive partner
13 September 2021
Blogs
Join us as an Independent Complaints Panel Member
9 September 2021
Blogs
Supporting International FASD Awareness Day 2021
30 July 2021
Blogs
2021 and beyond – a seminar spotlighting industry trends
23 July 2021
Blogs
Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) – preventing alcohol harm to young people
23 June 2021
COVID-19
Supporting Communities blog series – Goodbye
4 June 2021
Blogs
Low2NoBev Conference – Portman Group to speak at inaugural event
26 May 2021
COVID-19
All Hands to the Pump – supporting pubs and employees to reopen safely
12 May 2021
COVID-19
Only a Pavement Away – The Hospitality Industry Supports Homeless People into Employment
11 May 2021
COVID-19
Portman Group-YouGov research on pandemic drinking and the return to pubs
28 April 2021
COVID-19
Moderate majority continues throughout lockdowns and beyond
28 April 2021
Blogs
Taking Responsibility – ‘Responsible Regulation of Alcohol Seminar’
28 April 2021
COVID-19
Running the Alcohol Recovery Day Programme during COVID-19
21 April 2021
Blogs
Portman Group’s Advisory Service issues guidance on CBD
16 April 2021
Blogs
Portman Group CAP Consultation Response
14 April 2021
COVID-19
Local Pub Supports Local Community
13 April 2021
Blogs
PHE methodology consultation – Portman Group response
1 April 2021
Blogs
Low and No Virtual Conference 2021
30 March 2021
Blogs
The Launch of the Responsible Regulation of Alcohol Seminar Series
17 March 2021
COVID-19
Cooper King Distillery and Hand Sanitiser Production
3 March 2021
COVID-19
The Drinks Trust – Supporting the industry’s work
25 February 2021
Blogs
Portman Group issues first category guidance on hard seltzers
20 February 2021
COVID-19
Supporting Communities Report – Press Release
17 February 2021
COVID-19
Supporting Communities Blog Series – Introduction
8 February 2021
Blogs
Response to Northern Ireland substance use strategy
26 January 2021
Blogs
Regulating Through Change
25 January 2021
Blogs
Portman Group research into consumer interest in Low and No Alcohol
21 December 2020
Blogs
John Timothy Leaves the Portman Group
17 December 2020
Blogs
WHO Consultation
26 October 2020
COVID-19
COVID-19 Blog Series – Goodbye
19 October 2020
COVID-19
Selling Safely Online – Portman Group
15 October 2020
COVID-19
Mindful Drinking in Lockdown – Club Soda
13 October 2020
Blogs
Goodbye from Jenny Watson CBE
12 October 2020
COVID-19
Stockpiling to Sales – Portman Group
8 October 2020
COVID-19
Global Leadership – IARD
5 October 2020
COVID-19
‘Cheers’ Campaign – SAIP
1 October 2020
COVID-19
Community Approaches – UK Spirits Alliance
28 September 2020
COVID-19
Lockdown and Beyond, Pandemic Drinking Trends – Portman Group
24 September 2020
COVID-19
Support for High Risk Drinkers – Drinkaware
21 September 2020
COVID-19
Moderate Lockdown Drinking – Portman Group and YouGov Research
17 September 2020
COVID-19
Whisky and Hand Sanitiser – Scotch Whisky Association
14 September 2020
COVID-19
Producer Actions – Portman Group Members
10 September 2020
COVID-19
Pubs Support Local Communities During Lockdown – British Beer and Pub Association
7 September 2020
COVID-19
COVID-19 Blog Series – Introduction
13 August 2020
Blogs
Clearing the scrutiny – 95% of the industry adhere to the rules
24 June 2020
Blogs
Portman Group research shows Brits continue to moderate their drinking under lockdown
18 June 2020
Blogs
Chair of the Independent Complaints Panel (June 2020)
21 May 2020
Blogs
Alcohol industry continues to step up to help tackle COVID-19 and support local communities
15 May 2020
Blogs
Sampling and promotions under social distancing
4 May 2020
Blogs
Stockpiling fears appear unfounded as lockdown Brits drinking same or less
2 April 2020
Blogs
Alcohol industry steps up action to help tackle COVID-19 and support local communities
17 March 2020
Blogs
How to contact us whilst our team works remotely due to Government advice on Covid-19
3 March 2020
Blogs
How Retailer Alert Bulletins Work
27 February 2020
Blogs
Tackling alcohol harm with Scottish Parliamentarians
25 February 2020
Blogs
How the Independent Complaints Panel Works
13 February 2020
Blogs
Are you the next Chair of the Portman Group?
20 January 2020
Blogs
Meditations on the Mindful Drinking festival
9 January 2020
Blogs
Portman Group survey reminds producers that container choice has impact on drinker perceptions
12 December 2019
Blogs
John Timothy CEO – how to address political challenges to the alcohol sector
7 December 2019
Blogs
Portman Group responds to the Northern Ireland consultation on liquor licensing
9 September 2019
Blogs
The decline of underage drinking in the UK
27 June 2019
Blogs
Supporting the exciting rise of the low and no alcohol category
30 May 2019
Blogs
UK drinking patterns are getting more responsible, let’s make sure this continues!
15 May 2019
Blogs
Alcohol marketing teams, don’t catch a fright this Halloween, be prepared!
16 April 2019
Blogs
Putting the relative risks of alcohol consumption into context
14 March 2017
Blogs
Emojis in Alcohol Marketing