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Pint-sized beer and cider in British shops
Ronnie Cohen takes a look at the beer and cider on sale in his local shops and supermarket. Likes(25)Dislikes(1)
Posted in Consumer affairs, Law
Tagged alcohol, beer, bottles, cans, champagne, cider, deregulation, packages, pints, quantities, regulation, shops, sizes, spirits, wine
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Bizarre 2/3 pint proposal to go ahead
Despite widespread ridicule, the Government has persisted with the previous Government’s barmy proposal to introduce a 2/3 pint measure for draught beer and cider. Under the pretence of “removing unnecessary red tape”, it has actually resisted calls for genuine deregulation. … Continue reading