London, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - All hands on deck: British Navy sobers up alcohol policy

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The UK navy is tightening the taps on allowing alcohol at sea, the defence ministry said Thursday. The move marks another sea-change away from ancient tales of sailors enjoying a drink, fuelled in part by the traditional daily ration, or "tot" of rum. This would be handed out to Royal Navy personnel for about three centuries until the practice was ended in July 1970. Under new rules unveiled this week, Royal Navy personnel should consume no more......

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