11,000 UK pubs fear closure ahead of Budget
A new poll reveals nearly 11,000 UK pubs fear closure within a year as publicans plead for VAT cuts and support in the upcoming Budget. Will the Chancellor act?
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Reeves mulls second alcohol duty increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could raise alcohol duties by RPI inflation to fill £30bn fiscal hole. Industry warns of pub closures and job losses. Read the latest budget speculation.
Wandle Park Cafe to Reopen in Croydon in December
The long-closed café in Croydon's Wandle Park is set to reopen on December 15 under new management, with plans to serve alcohol during daytime hours to enhance the community space.
London's Stonebridge residents object to new off-licence
Residents in Stonebridge, Brent, fear a proposed off-licence could undo a decade of progress against crime. Will the council approve the controversial plan? Read the full story.
West London shop loses licence for underage alcohol sale
A West London convenience store has been stripped of its alcohol licence after being caught selling spirits to an underage teenager during a police-led test purchase operation.
Australia's new consumer habits: Drinking less, buying smart
New data reveals Australians are fundamentally changing their spending patterns - drinking less alcohol, forgoing flu vaccinations, and switching to supermarket home brands amid economic pressures.
Fitzrovia café stripped of alcohol licence after police probe
A popular Fitzrovia restaurant has been forced to close after Westminster Council revoked its alcohol licence following undercover police operations and resident complaints about anti-social behaviour.
Last call: Shape London's alcohol licensing decisions
London residents have final opportunity to influence alcohol licensing decisions as consultation deadline approaches for venues across the capital.
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