What the Sunday papers said

Alcohol could carry compulsory cigarette packet-style health warnings under plans to tackle excessive consumption. The European Commission is calling for the dangers of alcohol, such as drinking while pregnant and drink-driving, to be highlighted on bottles and cans. Other EC proposals are said to include limiting 'booze cruises' to France and cutting licensing hours. - Sunday Telegraph​

The European Commission is threatening to take Britain to court unless the country gives up the pint. The EC is poised to take action against the UK for dragging its heels over going metric. A spokesman for the Department Of Trade and Industry said there were no plans at present to change over to metric from the pint measure. - News Of The World​

A Scottish Executive-funded anti-alcohol campaign group has called for pubs to hold quizzes in an effort to crack down on binge drinking. The group believes drinkers will be too busy working out the answers to drink excessively. However local licensed trade representatives said binge drinkers tended to be younger people who would not be interested in participating in a quiz and dismissed the suggestion as "laughable". - Sunday Express​

Plasma screen televisions use up to four times as much electricity as the old-style cathode ray tube TVs. During the recent World Cup, a plasma screen TV was being sold every 15 seconds, according to industry experts. - Independent On Sunday​

Former TV soap star Tim Bacon is set to reap a second windfall from a planned £40m sale of his bar and restaurant company Living Ventures. The group, which owns the Living Room and Est Est Est chains, has hired accountants Deloitte to find a buyer for the operation, which Bacon founded with business partner Jeremy Roberts. - Sunday Times​

Scottish & Newcastle illustrated the rise of cider in its results presentation last week, but the brewer is largely riding on the coat tails of C& C, the Irish group behind Magners. Sales of the brand doubled last year, as did the company's share price. C&C currently trades at a 15 per cent premium to the sector, which seems mean. If the group continues to take market share, how long before another brewer steps in and makes a bid? - Sunday Telegraph​

Producers of leading wines are beginning to adopt security measures similar to those used on banknotes to thwart criminals counterfeiting their products. The technology, which uses holograms, invisible inks and unique numbers etched onto bottles, is being pioneered in Italy and Australia, where 'wine piracy' is becoming a problem. - Sunday Times​