Alcohol became a coping mechanism for many Britons during the pandemic, and it seems that many of us are still enjoying those extra tipples as restrictions ease.
Research from life insurance company Reassured found UK drinkers consumed an average of 14 units of alcohol per week during the third lockdown, an increase of 5 units per week compared to before the pandemic.
The extra units are the equivalent of almost two more pints of lager or an extra half a bottle of wine each week and the company predicted these increases will cost drinkers an additional £512 per year - with Brits maintaining their habits now pubs have reopened.