Sterling hits yearly low against dollar

Sterling fell towards the lowest level against the US dollar for over a year yesterday, as construction data revealed the worst figures for 10 months.

Beam begins trading on New York Stock Exchange

The world's fourth largest premium spirits company, Beam Global has begun trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange.

Percy Fox announces death of Blossom Hill winemaker, Carol Thorup

Percy Fox has announced the loss of Carol Thorup, wine maker for Blossom Hill, who has died from cancer.

Percy Fox pays tribute to Blossom Hill winemaker

Blossom Hill winemaker Carol Thorup passed away from cancer on September 5, aged 57.

Sterling falls against dollar as investors anticipate UK Quantitative Easing

Sterling fell against the US dollar yesterday, hitting a low of $1.5450/£1 as investors anticipate the Bank of England introducing further Quantitative Easing in the UK.

Halfwine.com launches, selling 37.5cl bottles

A specialist UK merchant specialising in half bottles of wine has announced the launch of its online shop.

Brand Phoenix teams up to launch new range for charity

Brand Phoenix, Red Lion Foods and Sainsbury's have teamed up to launch a range of wines to raise profits for the Royal British Legion in the run up to Remembrance Sunday.

Château Suduiraut produces Sauternes aimed at younger market

The Bordeaux 1er Cru producer, Château Suduiraut has launched a Sauternes specifically aimed at a younger market.

Liberty Wines to double warehouse space

Liberty Wines is set to double its warehouse space with the development of a new site in southwest London.

Drinkaware aims to cut alcohol misuse in young people with life skills education

Drinkaware has launched a life-skills based education programme with the aim of lowering alcohol misuse among young people.

Minimum wage hike kicks in

The minimum wage has gone up, with the main rate for over-21s rising by 15p to £6.08 an hour.
The minimum wage has gone up, with the main rate for over-21s rising by 15p to £6.08 an hour.

Minimum wage hike kicks in

The minimum wage has gone up, with the main rate for over-21s rising by 15p to £6.08 an hour.

Leader of £1.8m alcohol duty fraud gang jailed

The leader of a gang of six criminals involved in stealing a £1.8 million in excise duty has was jailed last week following a complex investigation by HMRC.

Sterling strengthens against euro

Sterling strengthened against the euro on Friday, breaking above €1.16/£1.

Survey: do indies need a suppliers' code of conduct?

Harpers Wine & Spirit has opened a consultation with independent wine merchants to find out if there should be a code of practice for suppliers, and if so, what it should cover.

Pig in a Poke wine makes QVC appearance

Wine brand Pig in a Poke will be sold on shopping TV channel QVC next week, the first time in 17 years the channel has sold a wine brand.

Scottish drinks retailers exasperated over new promo rules

Changes to rules governing the promotion of alcohol have exasperated operators in Scotland as licensing boards have failed to offer guidance on what is permitted.

Le Bon Vin to distribute Sullivans Cove whiskies

Sheffield based wine merchant Le Bon Vin, is to distribute Tasmania Distilleries, Sullivans Cove whiskies in the UK.

Sterling falls as euro zone rescue fund secured

Sterling remains steady against dollar

Sterling remained steady against the US dollar yesterday and was slightly down versus the euro.