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Scotland proposes 45p minimum price

2nd September, 2010

The Scottish government has said alcohol should be sold at a minimum of 45p per unit. The SNP's minimum price plan, which is contained in its Alcohol Bill, is an attempt to reduce consumption. Opposition parties at Holyrood intend to ...more

TGI�s: thank goodness it�s the O2

1st September, 2010

TGI Friday�s is to open a restaurant in the O2 complex in Greenwich after acquiring the former Inc Brasserie. The group, which is led in the UK by Karen Forrester, is thought to have signed a new lease on the ...more

Consumer confidence up, despite debt levels

1st September, 2010

Consumer confidence bounced back in August � despite fears of a double dip recession and rising levels of consumer debt, according to the latest data. The GfK/NOP index rose by four points to �18, reversing a downward trend that had ...more