Italy is scrambling to tackle a British-style binge drinking epidemic that has caused national alarm in a country long admired as a model of Mediterranean moderation when it comes to alcohol consumption -The Telegraph
Britain's elusive "barbecue summer" will briefly appear this week - with parts of the country basking in 29°C (84°F) sun. The warmest weather is predicted to hit London and the South East on Wednesday - The Sun
Sainsbury's has introduced its own brand gin-based drink which bears a startling resemblance to the British favourite. The deep red colour is the same. The red lettering and shape of the bottle is the same. The fact it can be added to lemonade with fruit is the same. Even the name - Pitchers - is similar. So much so that Diageo, the owner of Pimm's, has launched legal proceedings against Sainsbury's accusing the retail giant of copyright infringement - Daily Mail
Tight household budgets, cheap tickets and the craving for a good laugh during the recession have prompted a comedy boom and ticketing businesses are seeking to share in the laughter. Comedy venues have been luring in customers with affordable tickets and topical stand-up routines on the economic downturn, according to the ticketing agency WeGotTickets - The Guardian
Alistair Darling yesterday launched yet another attack on City bonuses - and said he was prepared to bring in new laws to curb them.The Chancellor's latest warning, one of several issued by the Government in the past 12 months, came as Barclays announced it was giving a £30million reward package to just five staff - The Mirror
For many hard-working 40-something mothers, the days of being asked if they are older than 18 are a distant memory. But when 42-year-old Wendy Arrowsmith was asked to prove her age by a supermarket checkout girl she felt anything but flattered. Dumbfounded at first, she soon was left furious when staff refused to sell her any alcohol because she had no identification with her - Daily Express