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UK Government to review 24-hour drinking laws

Published:  23 July, 2008

The Home Office said it will "evaluate the impact" of the 24-hour licensing laws brought in at the end of 2005.

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IWSC announces Stateside award-winners

Published:  23 July, 2008

The gold medal winners from the USA and Canada at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) have been announced.

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Government defends 24-hour drinking laws

Published:  23 July, 2008

The UK Government has been forced to defend 24-hour drinking laws after its own figures show a rise in late-night violence.

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WaverleyTBS goes back home after Buncefield explosion

Published:  23 July, 2008

WaverleyTBS has moved back to Punchbowl Park next door to the ill-fated Buncefield Fuel Depot that exploded in December 2005.

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US winery bids for Evans & Tate

Published:  23 July, 2008

The US arm of Yarraman Winery is to make a bid for Western Australian wine company Evans & Tate.

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Older people should not drink alcohol

Published:  23 July, 2008

Older people should have guidelines to help them protect their health, experts have said.

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Bill launched to tackle alcohol pricing and labelling

Published:  23 July, 2008

A group of cross-party MPs are calling for tougher legislation to curb the sale of cheap booze.

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Government under fire to raise alcohol tax

Published:  23 July, 2008

The UK government is being urged to raise alcohol taxes and clampdown on supermarkets selling cheap drinks to young people in a bid to curb Britain's binge drinking culture.

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Champagne Ambassador prize down to final three

Published:  23 July, 2008

The three UK finalists for the third Champagne Ambassador's Award have been named. They are Tom Forrest, Michelle Cherutti-Kowal, and Sarah Abbott.

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Morrisons hit by the weather

Published:  23 July, 2008

Morrisons is the latest retailer to announce sales have been affected by the weather.

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Campari goes X-Rated

Published:  23 July, 2008

Italian drinks producer Gruppo Campari has acquired X-Rated liqueur and vodka brands for $40m (19.52m).

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MPs call for lower drink drive limit for young people

Published:  23 July, 2008

MPs in the UK are calling for young drivers to be banned from drinking any alcohol before driving.

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Rhne still out in front

Published:  23 July, 2008

Ctes du Rhne is still the top-selling French AOC in the UK, according to latest statistics.

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McGuigan signs distribution deal with Groupe LFE

Published:  23 July, 2008

Australian wine producer McGuigan Simeon Wines has confirmed a new strategic partnership with Holland's second largest wine importer/distributor, Groupe LFE.

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Fine Gael calls for total ban on drinks advertising

Published:  23 July, 2008

The United Ireland party, Fine Gael wants a ban on drinks advertising because it is worsening alcohol problems, and is costing the country nearly 3billion a year.

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Diageo appoints new chairman

Published:  23 July, 2008

Lord Blyth of Rowington to step down after eight years in the role

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Rmy Cointreau reports first-quarter sales rise

Published:  23 July, 2008

French wine and spirits group Rmy Cointreau has reported a 6.5% rise in first-quarter sales.

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Wine disadvantaged by Swedish tax rates

Published:  23 July, 2008

Sweden's different tax rates for beer and wine are in breach of EU law.

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Qatari bids for Sainsbury

Published:  23 July, 2008

Sainsbury's has confirmed it had received two preliminary bid approaches from Qatari investment group Delta Two.

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Balti wines secures cricket sponsorship

Published:  23 July, 2008

Family-owned Balti Wines is to become a sponsor at the England v India cricket one-day internationals later this year.

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