Over half of Scottish people (58%) are cutting back on both drinks and meals at hospitality venues, according to a new survey from The Knowledge Bank, the insight hub from trade body Scotland Food & Drink.
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Pubs at risk of closure for conversion to another use are set to receive protections under new planning regulations in England, which come into force today (Monday 17 August).
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The Whalley Wine Shop's founder and MD continues our summer Q&A series, speaking on a postive year, the disappointments of low-value wines, and the continued struggle against climate change.
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Sea Change Wine has named the Ocean Conservation Trust (OCT) as its new core charity partner, with money from every one of the brand’s sales going towards charitable donations.
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Only two weeks remain to enter the Harpers Design Awards 2026, which are open to all drinks brands and design agencies looking to highlight their outstanding product designs across a wide range of categories.
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As harvest approaches, Rathfinny Wine Estate has reported encouraging signs of quality in its vineyards, with yields expected to be 30% higher than last year, and the fruit showing ‘exceptional promise’.
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The CEO of Coterie Holdings talks tough times, clarity of purpose and a taste for jazz, white Burgundy and Yquem.
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Douglas Wood – who set up WoodWinters in 2005 – has had to resign as director of the wine merchant after he was found guilty of sexual assault in a Scottish court.
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The Wine Society has announced the launch of a specialist Fine Wine Service, as part of its long-term investment in strengthening its fine wine offer for members.
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Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has released its fiscal report for FY26, describing a loss of around AU$1 billion (£523 million) on its net profit after tax (NPAT) this year.
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According to new analysis from Liv-ex, Burgundy has overtaken Bordeaux as the most traded wine region by value in a single month, for the first time since 2022.
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Researchers working at Heriot-Watt University have identified some of the chemical compounds behind the mango-like aroma found in some Scottish and Irish whiskies.
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The MD of Sustainable Wine Solutions and co-founder of Thirsty Birds continues our Summer Q&A series.
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According to the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) UK Brewery Tracker, the rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025.
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This autumn, Vagabond Wines is set to open a new location in Brighton’s Duke Street, its second bar outside London.
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The Quality Food & Drink Awards (QFDA) has relaunched its alcoholic drinks section for 2026, aiming to recognise excellence across the sector.
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Scotland’s largest whisky trail, Whisky Week, is set to return on 20 August, with more than 50 venues across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh participating.
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Iconic St James’s venue Quaglino’s is set to reopen its doors on 7 October 2026 after a significant restoration by new owners The Evolv Collection.
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Next up in our annual summer Q&A is Paul Morgan, owner of dynamic Brighton wine hub Fourth and Church. Here he reflects on the year to date for his restaurant-cum-bar-cum-wine shop; his hopes for the future; the challenges of operating an indie business; and what the decision makers in Whitehall could do to ease the burden.
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Influential UK wine writer Matthew Jukes died on Thursday (6 August) in Portugal, aged 58.
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