'Ministers to grant powers to withdraw pub licences in trouble spots'

Ministers are to give the police and local authorities powers to create "alcohol-free zones" through the wholesale withdrawal of licences from pubs and clubs in city-centre problem areas - The Guardian​

Drinks companies, pubs and supermarkets on Tuesday implored the government not to take further regulatory action on alcohol sales and promotions after the government admitted that 24-hour licensing laws had produced "mixed results" - Financial Times​

With Britain in the grip of a crisis over how to stem underage drinking, the Scottish government is considering a radical package of measures that could set the pace for policymakers in the rest of the UK - Financial Times​

Labour was last night accused of being "in denial" about the misery caused by 24-hour drinking. Ministers were forced to admit that there is 25 per cent more serious violence in the early hours of the morning - and that a promised reduction in alcohol-fuelled disorder has not materialised - Daily Mail​

Crime rose 12 per cent in some areas after pub closing times were relaxed, a report revealed yesterday - Daily Mirror​

The sale of cut-price alcohol in supermarkets could be banned under plans being drawn up by ministers. Happy hours and other promotions in pubs could be curtailed - The Telegraph​

Nearly four British pubs closed down every day last year as punters shunned the local to booze at home - The Sun​

The Chancellor's "shambolic" changes to capital gains tax have left those affected "under pressure", "angry" and "aggrieved", according to Britain's leading accountancy professionals - The Independent​

A drunk who verbally abused Tesco staff after they refused to serve him alcohol was jailed for 30 days yesterday - The Scotsman​