'Supermarket condemned for selling four-packs of lager... for just 79p'

Supermarket condemned for selling four-packs of lager... for just 79p. A supermarket chain has been been branded irresponsible for selling beer at less than 20p a can. The Co-op is now offering drinkers a pack of four cans of its own-brand, mid-strength lager for 79p - a price industry experts said was probably the cheapest around. But watchdogs claim the price tag - the equivalent of 26p a pint - could encourage underage and binge drinking and also harm pubs already struggling to keep customers - Daily Mail​

Councils in England are to learn later how much the funding they receive from central government will be cut over the next two years. Many are expecting a substantial reduction amid the spending review. Ministers will also reveal their proposals to give groups in local communities greater scope to take over control of some services from councils. The minister said the bill would make it easier for local people to take ownership of community buildings such as redundant pubs, redundant shops, redundant post offices and school buildings - BBC​

Sleet or snow is due in the South East today before eight inches carpets the North and six inches in the South from Thursday. Unlike the first 17-day cold spell, which ended with a thaw on Friday, this week's snow will be accompanied by winds from the North Pole of up to 50mph. It could result in giant drifts and turn many roads into walls of snow - The Sun​

Boozy Christmas puddings are threatening to push revellers over the drink-drive limit this year. Potent puds that are ¬microwaved, not steamed, pack the same punch as a third of a bottle of brandy, a study warned - The Mirror​