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Northern Irelands health minister, Mike Nesbitt, faces a setback in implementing a minimum unit price on alcohol, as the Democratic Unionist Party blocks the plans. Despite support from major parties, the DUPs opposition leaves Northern Ireland as the only region without this policy. Critics argue it targets heavy drinkers, while supporters highlight potential health savings and reduced alcohol deaths. The debate continues at Stormont.

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