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Ontario Expands BYOB Tailgate Permits to Municipal Outdoor Events

Rollout hinges on municipal authorization with event permits issued by the AGCO.

UK Sister Launches Petition to Restrict Alcohol Sales on Delivery Apps After Woman’s 2023 Death

Kerala Extends Bar Hours Statewide, Faces Political and Church Opposition

UK Raises Alcohol Duty 3.66% in RPI Uplift Effective February 1

UK Alcohol Duty To Rise 4.5% On February 1 As Brewers Cut ABV To Limit Costs

Thailand Temporarily Lifts Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban in 180-Day Trial

Saudi Arabia Quietly Widens Alcohol Access as Sources Point to Two New Controlled Stores

Heineken to Cut Foster’s ABV to 3.4% in February 2026

Vologda Governor Challenges Rosstat Alcohol Data, Vows New Analysis

Altai Republic Proposes Sweeping Alcohol Sales Limits, Weekend Ban

Andhra Pradesh Announces 2025–28 Bar Policy: 840 Licences, Midnight Closing From Sept. 1

Saudi Arabia's Alcohol Policy Shift Sparks Confusion Ahead of World Cup

Ontario Implements Major Alcohol Sector Reforms with $425M Investment

New Brunswick Moves to Open Alcohol Trade Across Provinces

Madhya Pradesh Considers Liquor Ban in Religious Cities

Alberta Rejects Plan to Expand Liquor Sales to Grocery Stores