Archives for November 16, 2005

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UK prepares for controversial licensing law

By  Chris Mercer

A last-ditch attempt to thwart the UK's contentious new licensing laws has been battered down by the government as the issue reaches boiling point with only a few days to go.

Danone dumps US water business

By  staff reporter

French water and dairy firm Danone has signed a deal to get rid of its troublesome water cooler business in the US, though not without taking one last hit.

Alcoholic drinks linked to mouth cancer rise

By  Chris Mercer

Rising alcohol consumption in the UK is contributing to a sharp increase in mouth cancer cases, warns cancer charity, adding more pressure on firms to actively promote responsible drinking.