
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 (Sept 2020)
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

25 February 2021
Blogs
Portman Group issues first category guidance on hard seltzers

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