Campaigners want alcohol tax rise

Taxes on alcohol should be increased and advertising restrictions should be tightened, according to a new group of 24 leading health organisations.

The Health Alcohol Alliance says 13 children are admitted to hospital every day as a result of Britain's growing alcohol misuse.

It wants TV adverts for alcohol banned before 9pm and stronger health warnings to be placed on promotional material.

Ministers said concerted action was planned to address alcohol problems.