Study finds more than half of Britons have bought alcohol while underage

The majority of Britons have bought alcohol while underage - but it is now far less common than it was for older generations, a survey has found.

Overall, 54% have found a way to buy alcohol while underage, although just 38% of those currently aged between 18 and 24 have done so compared with 66% of those now aged 35 to 44, the YouGov poll found.