Slingshots complaint upheld
A complaint about Slingshots has been upheld by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel.) A copy of the full decision can be read here. Read more
Local Alcohol Partnerships Group pledges its support to the Women’s Night Safety Charter
The Local Alcohol Partnerships Group (LAPG) and the Portman Group have signed up to the Women’s Night Safety Charter, which has today been announced in the Mayor of London’s new strategy to ... Read more
Fall in teenage pregnancies as younger generation drink less
New research from the Portman Group and the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) shows that a decline in high-levels of alcohol consumption amongst 16-18 year olds has contributed to th... Read more
BrewDog 'Pink IPA' complaint upheld
A complaint about BrewDog’s special edition Pink IPA has been upheld by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel). A full copy of the decision can be read here. Read more
Yes, we are fit for purpose
We are proud of the Portman Group’s nearly thirty-year heritage of leading on best practice in alcohol social responsibility and regulation. During that time the industry has removed over on... Read more
Developing a national ‘Safe Space’ framework could save public money and reduce alcohol harm
A UK network of Safe Spaces could return over £100m to the NHS annually and help to improve the fabric of the night time economy across the country according to the Local Alcohol Partnership... Read more
Four new members appointed to Independent Complaints Panel for alcohol marketing
Four new members have been appointed to the independent lay Panel that considers complaints about irresponsible alcohol marketing under the Portman Group’s Codes of Practice. Read more
Hoola Hooch complaint not upheld
A complaint about the packaging of Hoola Hooch (440ml can) about appeal to under-18s and lack of clarity on alcohol content has not been upheld by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel.) A... Read more
Partnership working vital to creating vibrant town centres and safer night time economies
Creating diverse and inclusive activities and connecting the early evening and night time economies to make thriving town centres and local high streets, were some of the themes explored at ... Read more
Raising a toast to a responsible World Cup
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