For bars, this new draft code released by the UK government. Then again, it could drive customers away. We are all aware that offering free drinks spur trades such as socialization among bar goers and sometimes, it may get out of hand. It could lead to “social, sexual, physical, mental, financial or sporting performance”, which have their share of issues that include trying to downsize the crime rate due to vices from intoxication.

With that said, bars will be monitored and perhaps even the Happy Hours where drinks are offered at lower prices may disappear soon. For the avid bar goers, it is like a shotgun that went off in their head. But as far as controlling alcohol and sanity in the UK, this may sound overboard but certainly something for the good of societies.

“At a time when the economy and business is under severe pressure, it is government’s role to support business, not send in a wrecking crew with the ball and chain of further regulation.”

(Source) Telegraph.co.uk

Brian Yalung is an Editor at Talent Zoo mainly contributing to latest news and issues on advertising and marketing. He is the editor for Beyond Madison Avenue and Beneath the Brand Blogs of Talent Zoo.

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