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Minimum alcohol prices rise by 30% in Wales

The minimum price of alcohol in Wales has increased by 30%, according to BBC Business. The supplied report identifies the change in minimum pricing but provides no further details about when it took effect, which products are affected, or the reason for the increase.

The minimum price of alcohol in Wales has risen by 30%, according to BBC Business.

The supplied source does not specify the date the increase took effect or identify the products affected by the change.

It also does not provide an explanation for the increase or details about how the revised minimum price will be applied.

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