What the papers say - April 27, 2007

Parents who give alcohol to children under the age of 15 - even with a meal at home - should face prosecution, Alcohol Concern has said - The Daily Telegraph ​

There is no firm evidence that changes in Britain's licensing laws have reduced its heavy drinking culture, a senior government health adviser said yesterday. Professor Sir George Alberti, an adviser to the Department of Health on accidents and emergencies, said a new study showing that 6,000 fewer people have needed hospital treatment since pub opening hours changed in November 2005 was not conclusive proof that people were consuming less alcohol or that there was less alcohol-related violence - The Financial Times ​

Virgin Media has claimed damages from BSkyB and alleged that the satellite operator has abused its ''dominant position in pay-TV'' in a bid to damage its cable rival, in papers submitted to the High Court - The Daily Telegraph ​

Scottish & Newcastle's senior directors have assured investors it is "business as usual", playing down the recent flurry of takeover speculation surrounding the brewing giant - The Scotsman ​

The commercial property market is still booming, with demand growing at its fastest pace in seven years, driven by a strong economy and record profitability in British industry, a survey has revealed. But the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' report showed that although office space and the industrial sector enjoyed strong growth in the first quarter of the year, the retail property sector lagged behind - The Guardian ​