Currency update, September 17 - sterling falls to seven week low

Sterling fell to a seven week low against the euro yesterday as retail sales unexpectedly fell for August and high demand for Spanish debt strengthened the single currency.

Disaronno to sponsor Sky's Comedy Central

First Drinks owned Disaronno is to sponsor primetime on Sky's Comedy Central channel in the run up to Christmas.

Cognac auction raises €70,000 for charity

The fifth annual Part des Anges, or angel's share, charity auction of specially-made Cognacs, has raised more than €70,000.

Richard Siddle dines at The Milroy

Walking into The Milroy you feel like you've stepped up a notch or two in social class, which is all part of its new-found appeal.

Wines from Brazil generic body is renamed Wines of Brasil

The generic body, Wines from Brazil has renamed its project, Wines of Brasil.

Currency update, September 16: sterling performs well following increase in employment

Sterling performed well against the US dollar yesterday as traders bought the pound following an increase in employment.

Sud de France names UK's top sommelier

Sara Bachiorri, assisant head sommelier at London's The Glasshouse, has been named this year's winner of the Sud de France UK Sommelier Competition.

Wine trade faces consumer 'crisis'

The wine trade has been warned it faces a "crisis of engagement" with its consumer base.

Nick Gillett becomes commercial director at Coe Vintners

Wine and spirit merchants, Coe Vintners, has announced the promotion of Nick Gillett to commercial director.

Currency update, September 15 - sterling performs well as UK inflation beats expectations

Sterling performed well against the US dollar yesterday as UK inflation beat expectations and helped eased concerns that the Bank of England would increase their programme of Quantitative Easing.

Currency update, September 14 - sterling performs well against US dollar

Sterling performed well against the US dollar yesterday as positive Chinese data and new banking rules helped boost risk appetite amongst global investors.

Champagne harvest begins after 'chaotic' August weather

Growers in Champagne are being allowed a slightly higher harvest limit this year, following a 16% increase in shipments in the past seven months.

Second wave of Absolut vodka TV ads

Winebars hit the road to educate consumers

Lynne Sherriff voted chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine

South African, Lynne Sherriff has been voted chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine.

New Scottish firm plans to open 50 off licences

WSTA slams Westminster ban on new off-licences

A council moratorium on new off-licences in the West End has been criticised as a "one-size fits all" approach which would penalise responsible businesses and consumers.

Currency update, September 13: sterling falls again due to economic uncertainty

Sterling fell on Friday against the US dollar and euro after uncertainty regarding the UK economy lead market analysts to recommend selling sterling.

France embraces organic wines

The area devoted to organic viticulture in France rose by almost 40% last year, according to official data.

The Famous Grouse launches finest pub campaign

The Famous Grouse is launching a new campaign to find the finest pubs in the on-trade.