CBI says UK will avoid technical recession

Whisky auction raises £44,000 for charity

An auction of one of Glenfiddich's rarest-ever whiskies has raised £44,000 for a charity supporting wounded servicemen.

Glenmorangie to partner The Open Championship

Glenmorangie has announced a three year partnership with the organisers of The Open Championship, The R&A, to become the golf tournament's official whisky.

ETM Group opens 10th venue

The ETM Group is to open its 10th venue The Jugged Hare, a British gastro pub with a fine wine and beer focus.

WSTA: scrap duty escalator to give drinks firms an Olympic boost

The WSTA is calling for the Treasury to halt the duty escalator in order to give drinks buinesses an Olympic boost.

Beaujolais whites a hit with independent retailers

Beaujolais' lesser-known whites are building up a following among independent wine merchants who praise the wines' "sensible prices", "food-friendly styles" and"consumer appeal".

Spar focuses on own and exclusive label wines

Following the success of supermarket exclusive-label Italian brands, convenience retailer Spar is getting in on the act with its new Viottolo range.

Factory produced goods show fastest rise in nine months

The change in price of goods sold by factories in the UK rose at their fastest rate in nine months, according to UK data released on Friday.

Wines in the press, February 9 -12

The Guardian
Fiona Beckett says Valentine's Day has absolutely nothing to do with what's in the bottle.

Oh Romeo, oh Romio

Launching straight into Morrisons's from Italy's wine co-operative, Caviro, is its premium wine range, Romio.

Dark and wildly -Tam o'Shanter

Launching a new limited 5,000 bottle edition is Maxxium with Cutty Sark Tam o'Shanter Blended Scotch Whisky (rrp £199, abv 46.5%).

Spirited Wines' plans for Nicolas stores

Only a quarter of the 43 Nicolas shops in London acquired by Spirited Wines last week will trade under the Nicolas name, while the remainder will become Spirited stores.

The Big Wine Festival postponed until 2013

The Big Wine Festival, which was scheduled to take place in Reading in June 2012, has been pushed back until summer 2013, says the organiser.

Argentina grows UK exports

The popularity of Argentinian wines continues to forge ahead, with UK exports for 2011 up 8.4% by value, according to the latest figures from Wines of Argentina.

Top UK sommelier to be crowned at LIWF

This year's UK Sommelier of the Year will be crowned at the London International Wine Fair in May.

Roy Ackerman appointed Wine Guild chairman

Dr Roy Ackerman CBE, has been appointed chairman of The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom.

World's top winemaking families committed to 'long term'

The world's top winemaking families aren't in the trade to make "quick profits", but are committed to investing in the long term.

Chablis Wine Competition announces winners

Twenty-six wines were given awards at the 26th annual Chablis Wine Competition.

Sterling weakens against euro as Greek leaders reach agreement

This week saw sterling weaken off against the euro as finalisation of the Greek 130 billion euro bailout enters the final straight.

Waverley TBS to showcase new wine portfolio

On-trade specialist Waverley TBS will showcase its new 2012 portfolio at an all-day annual tasting event, hosted at The East Wintergarden in London's Canary Warf on March 12.