A reduction in the maximum daily intake for men to the same level for women is also expected to be announced by chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies, the Daily Mail said.
The report will say there is no "safe" alcohol limit and even drinking small amounts could cause illnesses including cancer.
Dame Sally has been leading a review into the current NHS guidance on alcohol, which was established more than 20 years ago.
The current guidelines say men should not drink more than three to four units a day - up to 21 units or less per week - while women should drink no more than two to three units a day, or 14 units a week.
Since the review was launched in 2012, scientific research has emerged suggesting abstaining from alcohol could help prevent serious illness, particularly later on in life.
A recent University College London study found patients who gave up for four weeks saw benefits for their liver function, blood pressure and cholesterol levels and were also at lower risk of developing diabetes and liver disease.
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