Heavy drinking surges

Almost 8million UK drinkers knock back at least half the recommended weekly alcohol limit in a single day as heavy drinking rises sharply, Drinkaware research revealed. The proportion consuming 7 units or more on a typical drinking day has jumped from 14% to 17% in only 12 months. An estimated 6.3million people binge at least once every week, up from 11% to 13% of drinkers.