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World Service,23 Nov 1995,27 mins

British Shoppers Travel to France for Cheaper Alcohol

Network UK

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A look at how the Single European Market has led to a huge increase in numbers of British shoppers crossing the Channel into France to stock up on cheap wine and cigarettes. It affects local British retailers and bars and there are concerns about the smuggling of items into Britain.

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