UK's Fuller, Smith & Turner says Christmas bookings ahead of year-ago levels
Nov 12 (Reuters) - British pub chain Fuller, Smith & Turner FSTA.L said on Wednesday that its Christmas bookings were 16% ahead of year-ago levels, and also reported a 28% jump in half-year pretax profit, supported by investments in its long-term strategy. (Reporting by Unnamalai L in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips) ((Unnamalai.L@thomsonreuters.com;))