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As Biz Fizzles, UK Pubs Hit Last Call

Cash-strapped Brits hit up supermarkets for cheaper booze

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 16, 2009 8:16 AM CDT

(Newser) – A proud British tradition is going down the drain as debt squeezes the two chains that own one-third of UK pubs, the Wall Street Journal reports. Instead of heading to their local establishments, many British drinkers pick up booze with their groceries for about half...   Read full story »

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