Britain: Small pubs warn they'll go bust

One in five British publicans say they would stop serving food in order to escape the smoking ban that’s being introduced there.

Britain: Small pubs warn they'll go bust

One in five British publicans say they would stop serving food in order to escape the smoking ban that’s being introduced there.

Smaller establishments have claimed they could be driven out of business if they don't allow lighting-up.

Currently the British government wants to allow exemptions from the ban for pubs who don’t serve food.

The proposal has angered health campaigners and some MPs who want much stricter controls, similar to the ones already in place in here.

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