What the papers say - May 30, 2007

Drink-driving is soaring among young people who missed out on the impact of earlier campaigns, according to police statistics which reveal that a disproportionate number of those who drive after drinking alcohol - and their casualties - are aged under 25 - The Times​

Former Health Secretary Alan Milburn has landed a lucrative post as an adviser to soft drinks giant PepsiCo. The company is best known for recruiting stars such as David Beckham, Britney Spears and Beyonce to promote its products. But it is turning to Mr Milburn to help fight the backlash against unhealthy snacks and drinks. He will sit on an advisory board looking at how the company can build a healthier product range - Daily Mail​

Shoplifters and drunken yobs will be allowed to escape justice - so long as they promise to be good in future, it emerged last night. They will not even have to pay a fine if they agree to behave for as little as three months. Thieves, vandals and even louts throwing fireworks will be let off having to pay penalty notices when caught if they accept a so-called Acceptable Behaviour Contract and keep to it - Daily Express​

Victoria Beckham stunned pub regulars yesterday — by popping in for a glass of wine. Posh, 33, supped Spanish Riscal at £3.50 a glass — and told how proud she is hubby David is back in the England squad for the Brazil match on Friday. She gushed to The Sun: "I am so excited he's back — it's great for the whole family. David is delighted and so are we all." Victoria was with her 30-year-old sister Louise and two male pals at the Freemasons pub in Hampstead, North London - The Sun​

The Pathak family, who arrived in Britain as immigrants with £5 in their pockets 50 years ago, are in line to pick up £200 million after selling their curry business. Kirit Pathak, the head of the curry business and the company's sole shareholder, with his wife, Meena Patak's is being bought by Associated British Foods, one of the world's largest food conglomerates, which owns Ryvita biscuits, Kingsmill bread and Ovaltine - The Telegraph​

Worcester sauce is the British food that has had the biggest impact on worldwide cuisine, says a survey out today. Its use in Bloody Mary cocktails and uniquely British taste helped the sauce hit the number one spot, according to UKTV Food. Cheddar cheese came second in the list followed by Yorkshire pudding, clotted cream and black pudding - The Telegraph​