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Ministers announce ban on low cost alcohol

Published:  18 January, 2011

Ministers have today announced plans to ban the selling alcohol below the rate of duty + VAT.

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Sterling jumps due to speculation of May interest rate rise

Published:  18 January, 2011

Sterling jumped to an eight week high against the US dollar and moved up against the euro after speculation that the Bank of England could raise interest rates as early as May.

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Codorníu sponsors C4 series hosted by Olly Smith

Published:  18 January, 2011

Sparkling wine producer, Codorníu, has signed a broadcast deal with Channel 4 to sponsor its new food series, The Secret Supper Club.

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Atkin quits The Times after 10 months

Published:  17 January, 2011

Tim Atkin MW has quit his wine column for The Times after 10 months after the space devoted to it was reduced.

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Atkin quits The Times after 10 months

Published:  17 January, 2011

Tim Atkin MW has quit his wine column for The Times after 10 months after the space devoted to it was reduced.

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Wines of Argentina declares 'Malbec World Day'

Published:  17 January, 2011

Wines of Argentina is declaring a Malbec World Day that aims to celebrate the country's core varietal through consumer and retail activity.

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FindWine announces consumer wine critic competition

Published:  17 January, 2011

Online wine retailer FindWine has announced a consumer competition search for a wine reviewer and critic.

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Business owners frustrated by tax laws

Published:  17 January, 2011

New research has found small business owners are so frustrated with the complexity of the UK tax system that they would pay more just to see it simplified.

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En primeur fraudster jailed

Published:  17 January, 2011

A man who defrauded customers of almost £1 million in en primeur wine sales has been imprisoned for seven and a half years.

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En primeur fraudster jailed

Published:  17 January, 2011

A man who defrauded customers of almost £1 million in en primeur wine sales has been imprisoned for seven and a half years.

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En primeur fraudster jailed

Published:  17 January, 2011

A man who defrauded customers of almost £1 million in en primeur wine sales has been imprisoned for seven and a half years.

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En primeur fraudster jailed

Published:  17 January, 2011

A man who defrauded customers of almost £1 million in en primeur wine sales has been imprisoned for seven and a half years.

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Sterling boosted by further interest rate hike speculation

Published:  17 January, 2011

Sterling had a strong finish to the week, closing at a one month high against the US dollar after speculation over a UK interest rate hike helped boost the pound.

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VAT increase: retailers take measured approach

Published:  14 January, 2011

Retailers are taking a measured approach to the recent VAT increase - but wine suppliers are braced for difficult conversations if higher retail prices start to impact on sales.

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Two London gastropub operators expanding

Published:  14 January, 2011

Two London gastropub operators are beating the recession and scheduling new openings for 2011.

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Two London gastropub operators expanding

Published:  14 January, 2011

Two London gastropub operators are beating the recession and scheduling new openings for 2011.

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Halewood to launch Royal Wedding fizz

Published:  14 January, 2011

Halewood International is to launch a limited edition commemorative label Prince William Champagne to celebrate the forthcoming Royal Wedding.

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Bordeaux producers play down reports they will open a London bar

Published:  14 January, 2011

Bordeaux producers have played down reports that they will open a dedicated bar in London some time this year.

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London City Bond: warehouse roof collapse update

Published:  14 January, 2011

London City Bond says it hopes to have removed all stock from its ruined Purfleet warehouse by the end of January.

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Founder of Pusser's Rum awarded MBE

Published:  14 January, 2011

Founder and chairman of Pusser's Rum, Charles Tobias, has received an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List.

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