Sterling on high against US dollar

Sterling finished last week on a high, gaining against a weaker US dollar as US data disappointed.

Vineyards get ready for English Wine Week starting May 28

Vineyards across the country and making their final plans for this year's English Wine Week which runs from May 28 to June 5.

Bacardi sends out team of mixologists to bars

Bacardi is sending out a team of mixologists to bars, music festivals and events across the country to "reduce the pressure on a venues' main bar, provide perfectly served drinks and increase revenue".

Inglenook appoints New Generation as UK importer

California's Inglenook Winery has appointed New Generation Wines as its exclusive UK importer.

UK first for Penfolds fortified wine

Penfolds is bringing its collection of fortified wines to the UK for the first time.

Nomacorc releases closure with 'lowest oxygen transfer rate'

Nomacorc has released a new closure, which it claims has the "lowest oxygen transfer rate commerically available".

Diageo plans radical shake-up

Diageo is carrying out a major review of its operating model ? which will mean likely job cuts in Europe and North America.

Collectors and auction houses warned after theft of £1m vintage wine

The Metropolitan police are appealing for information after vintage wine worth up to £1 million was stolen from a warehouse in Bethnal Green in east London.

President Obama drinks English wine at Buckingham Palace

English sparkling wine, Ridgeview Fitzrovia Sparkling Rosé 2004 was served at the Buckingham Palace state dinner to honour the visit of President Barack Obama.

Sterling strengthens against dollar due to growth in UK exports

Sterling strengthened for a second day against the US dollar.

Kingsland appoints sales director

Kingsland Wines and Spirits has appointed Rob Page, formerly of Treasury Wines Estates, into the newly-created role of sales and marketing director.

Black Tower launches low alcohol wine

The latest firm to catch the low alcohol bug is Reh Kendermann ? it is launching a 5.5% abv wine called B by Black Tower.

Jascots site allows customers to search for wine by abv content

Independent merchant Jascots has launched a new website which allows customers to search for wine by abv content and closure type.

Pernod Ricard launches global initiative, Responsib'ALL Day

Pernod Ricard has launched a global awareness day called, Responsib'ALL Day in a bid to tackle drink driving.

Sterling recovers against US dollar after seven week low

Sterling gained by 0.5% against the US dollar yesterday morning, recovering from an earlier seven week low.

Campaigners lobby MPs to change smoking ban

The smoking ban has had a devastating impact on community pubs throughout Britain, according to campaigners who claim Scotland has lost 7.1% of its pub estate (467 pubs), Wales 7.3% (274), and England 7.6% (4,148).

Mumm stengthens its association with food

Champagne G.H. Mumm is rolling out a limited edition neck collar to promote its new Gourmet Explorers' competition.

Percy Fox hits back at criticism of big brands

Blossom Hill brand owner has hit back at criticism that brands are low quality and overpriced ? Percy Fox boss says brands have consistency, and that consumers decide what they will pay.

Laithwaites raises £12,600 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Laithwaites Wine has raised £12,600 for for Macmillan Cancer Support after it auctioned eighteen lots of wine on the last night of the London International Wine Fair, LIWF.

Sterling hits high after UK push to raise interest rates