Sterling slips over concerns of UK involvement in Irish debt

Sterling slipped against the euro on Friday as the single currency recovered ground as European leaders sought to reassure investors in 'peripheral' Euro zone debt that they would not face a debt writedown.

Richard Siddle: Argentine Adventures, Part Two

Famous last words...having said I was sure I would be back in Mendoza city one day it did not expect to be walking back in to the Diplomatic Hotel some 14 hours later.

Baron de Ley-El Coto invests €5m in new white varieties

Spanish wine group Baron de Ley-El Coto has bought Carbonera-Bergasa's 500-hectare estate in Rioja and plans to invest €5m in developing new white varieties approved by regional authorities three years ago.

Bag yourself a bargain on #winedealfriday

It's the second week of #winedealfriday and a host of UK wine importers are offering exclusive Twitter deals to independents in the on and off-trade.

Swedish acquisition for Hillebrand

Freight forwarder JF Hillebrand has bought the Swedish drinks logistics company Lagena Distribution from Systembolaget, the country's alcohol retail monopoly.

Adnams launches handcrafted spirits from new distillery

Suffolk brewer and retailer Adnams has set up what it claims is the first brewery and distillery in England.

Chester Grosvenor and Spa opens wine cellar to diners

The Chester Grosvenor and Spa has extended its fine dining area by opening its working wine cellar to diners.

Sterling stays high as euro suffers due to regional debt

Sterling hit a seven week high against the euro on Thursday as the single currency suffered on concerns over periphery debt in the region.

IFE given facelift after 31 years

Organisers of the international food and drink event, the IFE have given the show's branding a facelift after 31 years.

Linthwaite House wins wine list of the year award

Linthwaite House Hotel in Cumbria is the annual winner of the Condé Nast Johansens Champagne Taittinger - 'Wine List of the Year' award.

Sterling hits high due to quantitative easing speculation

Sterling hit the highest level against the euro since late September as speculation over near term quantitative easing eased following the Bank of England's inflation report.

Scots reject minimum price for alcohol

The Scottish Parliament has rejected minimum pricing for alcohol in the final vote which was cast this afternoon.

SNP's alcohol minimum price plan rejected

The SNP's plan for a minimum price on alcohol has been thrown out in the final vote at the Scottish Parliament today.

Investors sell the single currency

Sterling rose to a six week high against the euro yesterday after concerns over debt in the Euro zone caused investors to sell the single currency.

Champagne producers back to record growth by 2013

Austrian grape harvest smallest in 25 years

This year's grape harvest in Austria is the smallest in 25 years, according to Austrian Wine's general manager, Willi Klinger.

Scotch whisky distillers call on MSPs to reject minimum pricing

Scotch whisky distillers are calling on Scottish politicians to reject minimum pricing, as the final vote on the Alcohol Bill takes place today.

Angostura begins European masterclass tour

Rum maker and producer Angostura, began a European tour starting in Scotland to educate bartenders in a brand education programme and rum tasting.

Sterling hits five month high against euro

Sterling rose to a five month high against the euro yesterday as concerns over Irish debt dented the single currency and investors began to question the effect of debt in the Euro zone region.

Glengoyne sets the scene

Displaying the quintessential Christmassy scene on a tin, is the collectable Art of Glengoyne watercolour by Edinburgh based artist and illustrator Dave Brogan.