'Jobs warning as Darling plans extra five per cent on alcohol'

The head of Britain's biggest drinks group has launched a blistering attack on the Government's duty regime ahead of Wednesday's Budget, warning that further tax rises could threaten investment and jobs - The Times​

In an interview, Mr Darling said that people were "not daft" and would therefore see through any pre-election gimmicks. The comments may signal that the Government is likely to push ahead with sharp rises in tax on fuel and alcohol in this Wednesday's Budget - Daily Telegraph ​

The number of children being treated for booze problems nearly doubled in three years. A staggering 8,799 under-18s - including some of primary school age - were treated for misusing alcohol in the 12 months to April last year - The Sun ​

Scientists have been able to pinpoint a wine's vintage to within a year by analysing the levels of radioactive carbon in the wine, a technique they say could help detect fraudulent attempts to repackage cheap plonk as a high-end tipple - The Guardian ​

A pint of plain may be your only man — just don't expect one after you donate a pint of blood. Guinness, whose best-known advertising campaign proclaimed that its stout "was good for you", has scrapped the long-standing tradition of providing free drink to blood donors - The Times​

Boozy Charlotte Church revealed yesterday she's built a pub - at the end of her garden. The singer got fed up with fans taking photos of her on nights out. So she and rugby ace partner Gavin Henson, 28, built the bar on the grounds of their £800,000 farmhouse near Cardiff - The Sun​