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Tesco 'selling beer cheaper than water'
MP attacks Tesco over binge drinking

Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy was yesterday branded the “godfather of British binge drinking” in the House of Commons. Labour MP John Grogan criticised Tesco’s chief executive for heavy discounting of alcohol in the supermarket chain. Mr Grogan, who is chair of the all-party beer group and is not noted for his criticisms of the… Read more »

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Fewer than 500 bars have 24-hour licence
Politicians brawl over 24-hour drinking

Only three per cent of licensed premises in England and Wales are serving alcohol around the clock, under controversial legislation which the prime minister has threatened to scrap. Government figures show more than 5,000 premises have successfully applied for 24-hour licenses, out of a total of 53,000. Despite the relatively low proportion, the Conservatives insist… Read more »