Sterling had a poor start to the week on concerns over further Quantitative Easing that were hanging over the pound following last week's relatively negative Bank of England minutes. This saw sterling hit a seven month low of €1.1184/£1 against the euro on Monday. However, Tuesday's GDP figures of 0.8% beat expectations and the UK credit rating outlook upgraded to "stable" from "negative" following spending review.
Read more...Glenfiddich is releasing a new whisky, Snow Phoenix, to mark the dramatic events of January this year when heavy snow caused some of its warehouse roofs to collapse.
Read more...The European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC), held in Vienna over the weekend, attracted 70% more bloggers this year than last.
Read more...Sterling slipped back against the US dollar on Wednesday after investors pulled out of bets against the US currency.
Sterling jumped against the euro and US dollar yesterday after surprisingly positive UK GDP data for the third quarter.
Read more...Chilean producer Casillero del Diablo has teamed up with Buddies of The Benevolent to host the wine trade's first ever tennis challenge.
Read more...The Co-operative is looking to save around 530 tonnes of glass per annum by lightweighting its own-brand Californian wine range.
London restaurant Galvin La Chapelle's head sommelier and pastry chef have scooped the UK Wines of Rousillon Dessert trophy.
A hard-hitting American project, which forces problem drinkers to undertake twice daily breath tests with the aim of cutting alcohol-related crime, is to be trialled in the UK.
Read more...Warwickshire firm Purity Brewing is to triple capacity with a new 5,000 square foot brewhouse.
Read more...Jura distillery is celebrating its 200th anniversary with the release of a limited edition 21-year-old which will be available to buy direct from the island or through specially selected whisky partners.
Read more...Sterling fell to a seven-month low against the euro yesterday after being weighed down by the prospect that the UK economy might be in store for further Quantitative Easing.
Tesco has seen Chilean wine sales spike 325% on the previous year as scenes of jubilation at the miners rescue inspired a thirst for Chilean wine in consumers.
Sterling fell to a seven-month low against the euro on Friday after sterling stayed on the back foot after Bank of England suggested that the UK economy might be in store for further Quantitative Easing.
Currency analysis October 22 from Smart Currency Exchange. To get bespoke currency advice go to www.smartwinespirits.com.
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