The prospect of minimum prices for alcohol being introduced in Scotland has hit a roadblock.
An EU court has ruled that such a move – which had been floated north of the border – would be in breach of European law.
BREAKING: ECJ says Scotland's minimum pricing for alcohol is contrary to EU law "if less restrictive tax measures can be introduced"
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) December 23, 2015
No need to worry about having to shell out €1.95 (£1.43) for a can of beer or €8.60 (£6.32) for a bottle of wine.
At least not for the time being – there’s always a chance that additional taxes could be introduced in an effort to provide a comparable deterrent.
Remember to drink responsibly, but keep in mind that you can do so on a budget.
