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Published: 25 November, 2008
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) says the combination of a cut in VAT and the rise in duty on alcohol, announced yesterday by the Chancellor, will push up the price of cheaper wines.
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Published: 25 November, 2008
InBev UK has launched a responsible drinking campaign through its Stella Artois premium lager brand to help people make the most of the Christmas party season, but still get home safely.
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Published: 25 November, 2008
The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report by the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP).
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Published: 25 November, 2008
The Gaymer Cider Company has announced that it will sponsor a new music event in London next summer.
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Published: 25 November, 2008
International wine producer ZGM is supporting Gordon Ramsay's 'Cookalong' series to promote Palatium, its German wine.
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Published: 25 November, 2008
Drinks industry leaders have reacted with fury at news that the government will again increase the duty on alcohol.
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Published: 25 November, 2008
Jancis Robinson MW acquaints herself with wines from a bygone era and Jane MacQuitty lets us in on which tipples will be getting her through the winter months. Meanwhile Tim Atkin MW explains why his political persuasion is re-igniting his passion for American wines.
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Published: 24 November, 2008
A pioneering project to curb underage alcohol sales and combat associated anti-social behaviour is launching in Kent.
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Published: 24 November, 2008
Alistar Darling has confirmed that he will cut VAT from 17.5% to 15% but will increase duties on alcohol to ensure that prices remain unchanged.
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Published: 24 November, 2008
Virgin Wines has recorded its highest weekly sales volume ever, bucking the trend experienced by scores of retailers during the current economic slowdown.
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Published: 24 November, 2008
The Drinkaware Trust has appointed Chris Sorek as its new chief executive.
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Published: 24 November, 2008
An independent wine retailer which has been trading for just one year has scooped an award for North West Specialist Wine Retailer of the Year.
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Published: 24 November, 2008
Sunday Mirror
Happy hour and cut-price drink promotions in pubs and clubs will be outlawed under a Government crackdown. Ministers plan to unveil new proposals in their war on binge-drinking ahead of a Christmas campaign against drink-driving. They hope the clampdown will cut booze-fuelled violence and slash the bill for alcohol misuse which could cost up to £25billion a year. A strict code of conduct will aim to outlaw promotions which encourage drinking large amounts of booze or drinking at speed during happy hour, say Whitehall sources.
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Published: 19 November, 2008
Producers of Riesling wine must put into place clear strategies to cope with climate change, or risk the future quality of their wines.
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Published: 19 November, 2008
Midlands-based pub giant Enterprise Inns is selling off around 200 pubs because of falling sales due to the credit crunch and last year's smoking ban.
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Published: 19 November, 2008
Jamie Oliver is opening a new branch of his chain of Jamie's Italian restaurants in London.
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Published: 19 November, 2008
Cobra Beer has teamed up with off-licence group Thresher on launch a Facebook application.
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Published: 19 November, 2008
Maxxium UK has announced the winners of its Liquid War 2008 competition, which saw bartenders compete for team and individual honours in flair and mixology categories.
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Published: 19 November, 2008
Corona Extra has announced details of a major pre-Christmas promotional drive in Leeds and Birmingham.
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Published: 19 November, 2008
Pernod Ricard is launching a series of consumer film screening events to support Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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