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British may ban 'happy hour' as drink deaths rise
Britain is considering a ban on 'happy hour' discounts at bars and restaurants to curb drinking, a spokesman said, as health advocates warned that a rise in liver-related deaths among young people may signal a future epidemic.

Health officials will decide on whether to ban the happy hours - designated times for discount drinks - once an independent policy review is published in coming weeks, a health department spokesman said yesterday on customary condition of anonymity.

The proposal was one of several aimed at stemming a tre...

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