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.

New Scottish firm plans to open 50 off licences

Free web seminars for small businesses across the country

Small business owners are being given the opportunity for free advice on how to maximise the use of their website and the internet in a series of events across the country.

Free web seminars for small businesses across the country

Small business owners are being given the opportunity for free advice on how to maximise the use of their website and the internet in a series of events across the country.

Wine industry toasts IWC award winners

Marks & Spencer collected the Supermarket of the Year Award for the third year running at the International Wine Challenge awards dinner last night.

Edinburgh: new Whiski Bar concept

Corks Out installs Enomatic machines

Wine merchant Corks Out claims to be the first independent retailer outside London to install Enomatic machines and to offer it in both a retail and on-trade concept.

Trade urged to be ready for rules changes

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association is urging drinks operators not to be caught out by the introduction of mandatory code regulations on October 1.

WSET announces 11% increase in diploma graduates

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has announced an 11% increase in graduates on 2009 for its flagship qualification the Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits.

Last chance to attend Home Office roadshow

The drinks trade has one last opportunity to make its voice heard in the Licensing Act overhaul consultation roadshow ? scheduled for Nottingham on August 26.

Slurp launches iPhone app

Online wine retailer Slurp.co.uk has launched an iPhone application containing almost 6,000 wines, beers and spirits.

Manchester to consider imposing minimum price on alcohol

Greater Manchester's local councils are considering setting a minimum price for the sale of alcohol.

London Assembly calls on Mayor to protect local shops

The London Assembly has called on The Mayor of London to give more support what it calls "cornered" shops.

Small firms hit by cutbacks in bank lending

Lending to the UK's small business community is in decline, according to figures from the British Bankers Association.

Speaker highlights at Top Merchants, Bristol conference

Speaker highlights from the Top Merchants conference held in Bristol on July 19.

Independents gather in Bristol for Top Merchants conference

Independent merchants were encouraged to "think big", no matter what size their business, at last month's Top Merchants conference in Bristol.

Wine shows signs of recovery - Rabobank

The wine industry is showing signs of recovery but high-end wine sales are still struggling in 2010, according to Rabobank's latest wine report.

New campaign for Wine Australia

Wine Australia is celebrating the personalities and places which define Australian wine in the first burst of a new marketing campaign.

WSET announces freeze on prices

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust has put a freeze on the pricing of WSET courses, examinations and materials for the coming academic year.

Big names sign up to appear at Harpers global wine conference

Dan Jago at Tesco, Justin James of Sainsbury's and Direct Wines' Justin Howard-Sneyd are just three of the big names who will be speaking at Harpers Wine & Spirits' inaugural Global Wine Conference 2010 in London on September 7.