Happy Hour promotions in pubs banned in UK

24/05/05 UK, A ban on Happy Hour promotions in thousands of pubs across the country came into force. The move aims to combat binge-drinking and anti-social behaviour.

The British Beer and Pub Association said cheap alcohol sales will be banned by its 32,000 members.

The move is aimed at cutting the cost of excessive drinking in British pubs, which the Government claims sets the country back £20 billion a year.

At present, UK pubs alone invest more than £60 million in door staff, CCTV and general customer security every year.

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