Scotland hikes MUP by 30 percent to combat alcohol related harm

Scotland | The minimum unit price (MUP) at which alcohol can be sold in Scotland rose by 30 percent to GBP 0.65 (USD 0.85) on 1 October in an attempt to keep up with inflation over the past six years. MUP is not a tax to generate income for the government. Instead, it seeks to reduce the availability of cheap alcohol in shops by setting a minimum price.

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