Cheap alcohol disappears from shelves in Scotland as minimum unit price starts

Bottles and cans of cheap alcohol can no longer be bought in supermarkets and shops across Scotland, as health professionals celebrate the long awaited arrival of minimum unit pricing.

After a six year legal battle with the drinks industry,123456 Scotland has become one of the first countries in the world to introduce a minimum price for a unit of alcohol in a move that campaigners want to see replicated in other parts of the UK.

Although Scotland is being congratulated for its …