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Big Four accountancy firm PwC has cracked down on drinking alcohol in the office.Under new rules introduced this year, alcohol can only be drunk on PwC premises when it has been supplied by the firm's in-house catering team at specially designated events.A spokesperson for the firm said: "As part of the regular review of our policies we recently refreshed our policy on social events."Only alcohol sourced from our in-house catering company can be consumed in the office."The policy shift comes in the wake of the #MeToo movement which has led to a tougher stance on sexual harassment across the corporate world.Read more: EY and PwC reveal that both dismissed five partners over inappropriate behaviourLast year, PwC confirmed it had fired five partners for inappropriate behaviour including harassment or bullying over the previous three years.Earlier this year, insurance market Lloyd's of London cracked down on alcohol after reports of a boozy culture which was fuelling sexual harassment.Zulon Begum, an employment partner at law firm CM Murray, said: "Most instances we see around harassment arise following on from quite booze-filled parties and events. Christmas seems to be a particular pinch point for these types of incidents.Read more: Lloyd's of London boss calls for end to daytime drinking"I am not surprised the big firms are looking at removing that environment where that kind of behaviour often occurs."PwC said its other guidelines and rules around alcohol included asking people to provide food at events where alcohol is served.It also said it regularly holds events which are not centred around the consumption of alcohol."We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all of our people and develop activities for team building events in the office such as pizz
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