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Nearly half of young people in the UK prefer low or non-alcoholic drinks
The survey from YouGov and the Portman Group has shone a light on changing attitudes to alcohol among members of Gen Z, with 39 per cent of 18-to-24s not drinking alcohol at all.44 per cent of “the most sober age group” consider themselves either an occasional or regular drinker of 0 per cent alcohol alternatives – a 13 per cent rise on numbers from 2022.23 per cent of those surveyed said that choosing low or no alcohol drinks lowered their overall intake of alcohol.Portman Group chief executive Matt Lambert said: “It is welcome to see a further rise in the popularity of low and no-alcohol alternatives as well as further evidence of how they are an important tool to help UK drinkers, particularly younger adults, to drink responsibly.“The availability of alcohol alternatives has never been more abundant and we eagerly await the outcome of the recent UK government consultation on low-alcohol descriptors, which we hope will further facilitate the growth of the UK low and no-alcohol market.”A survey conducted last year also revealed that 43 per cent of Gen Z would give up alcohol for six months for a chance to be front row at their favourite concert.The figures come after the UK nightlife industry expressed their anger over increased increased alcohol duty and drink prices in the UK last year.Tax hikes of up to 20 per cent were enforced under a plan brought in by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt from last August.The move has been strongly condemned by the Night Time Industries Association, which claims that the “planned alcohol duty increase today threatens to inflict severe damage on an already struggling industry that plays a crucial role in our nation’s economy and cultural vitality”.2023 also saw DF
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Smart Goals Are Sane Alternatives to Pointless New Year's Resolutions
In the spirit of and permanently dismantling toxic —which mostly are designed to make us feel terrible and spend money on things we think we need to live a more fulfilling life—we're offering up , a series that offers judgement-free and tactical advice on how to set some, well, smart goals for yourself in 2024 that feel realistic and sane.Congratulations! You’ve nearly made it through the 23rd year of the 3rd millennium—should you pop the Champagne, or should I? I won’t say 2023 has been the worst year in our most recent decade—the world literally shut down in and 2022 played the that turned out to be very real—but it sure hasn’t been easy.To be fair, there were some candy-colored highlights: 2023 brought with it the the of all time, the most exciting Super Bowl Half Time Show in recent memory , sold-out arena tours that also revitalized local economies , a Bravolebrity scorned who after a shocking betrayal, even a gimmicky bra (yes, bra) hawked by a Kardashian that we thought was just another way to sexualize women But by and large, this year has left us , , and more than ready to usher in 2024 because Which is why we're going on record saying the last thing we need right now is to be told we need to be better in the form of insidious and cliched New Year's resolutions. For me, not-so-lowkey reminders that a new year is approaching have started to seep into my daily habits—Instagram ads imploring me to pay the sale price of $49 a month to a fitness influencer who will show me how to get the pilates body I've always wanted.
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ABBA ‘Voyage’ boosts London economy with £323million of annual spending
ABBA Voyage boosted London’s economy with nearly £323million in spending turnover within a one year period, according to a new report.The avatar concert experience – which is continuing to run until at least November 2024 at the 3,000-capacity ABBA Arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – provided a huge financial boost to London and the East London area around the venue.According to research compiled by Sound Diplomacy and RealWorth, the report covers the period of May 2022 to May 2023 and found that the show contributed £322.6million in turnover to the London economy and £177.7m in GVA (Gross Value Added) (per Music Week).“The operation and attendee spending are ongoing generators of economic contribution to the local and city-wide economies, demonstrating that as long as ABBA Voyage is in London, it has the potential to contribute to the economic wealth of the city,” read the report.42 per cent of the aforementioned total was generated in the local area – the boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest – which equals £134.1million turnover and £73.7million GVA.Contributing factors included spending on accommodation, food and beverage, transport, shopping and entertainment.Additionally, ABBA Voyage has provided employment opportunities to 5,075 workers in London. That includes those directly connected to the concert and sectors impacted by the show including staff in restaurants, sales, hotels and more.£42.72million (36%) of the direct attendee spend in the local area was attributed to 181,674 international visitors.Michael Bolingbroke, CEO and executive producer for ABBA Voyage, said: “The presence of ABBA Voyage is felt in a way that will be enduring.
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