The industry has called on the government for immediate and wide-ranging support following the latest hospitality restrictions imposed on the on-trade.
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PM Boris Johnson has confirmed a new 10pm closure rule, and table service only, across the on-trade from this Thursday.
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The planned introduction of a 10pm closure order could reverse the country’s economic recovery, the Centre of Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has warned.
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Oastbrook Estate in Sussex has released its second vintage Pinot Gris 2019.
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A new report from a committee of MPs into the impact of VI-1 wine import certificates has warned that the red tape will cause chaos and price hikes.
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UK Hospitality (UKH) has described the planned introduction of a 10pm closure order and compulsory table service for on-site sales across England as “another crushing blow” to the beleaguered industry.
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Philip Rycroft, the new chair at Portman Group, used his first interview in his new role to outline his vision for expanding the reach and success of the industry regulatory body.
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Maison Louis Jadot has launched a new wine, Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge, featuring a label designed by students at London’s art and design college, Central Saint Martins.
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Quinta do Noval has released its Cedro do Noval white table wine in the UK for the first time.
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Fine wine club 67 Pall Mall has launched its first book – Wine and Food. The Perfect Match.
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Food and drink sales fell back last week following the end of the Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) scheme and fresh concerns about rising Covid infections, according to new CGA research.
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Liberty Wines has boosted its Spanish agencies with the addition of sparkling producer Raventós i Blanc and Dominio do Bibei from Ribeira Sacra to its portfolio.
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Majestic is launching a new, all expenses paid scholarship to put up to 50 candidates from BAME or diverse backgrounds through their WSET Level 2 qualification.
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Sustainability initiatives shouldn’t be regarded as a post-Covid pipe dream, the WSTA’s chief executive has said. They are now a vital component of what consumers and investors expect businesses to offer.
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Readers are invited to register for the latest in Harpers' ongoing series of business-focused webinars, to run on 22 September at 11.30am as part of our online Think Spirits day.
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Curfews could see pubs and restaurants close by 10pm, London’s public health chief has warned, as the government aims to curb an escalating spike in infections.
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UK consumer confidence to eat out continues to rise, with 10 million more people visiting bars and restaurants in August over June, with an additional 2.4 million also likely to venture out for the first time during the next fortnight.
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Angela Mount reports on the dramatic growth of wine and alcohol sales in both the impulse and Cash & Carry channels.
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Rowena Curlewis, CEO of drinks design specialist Denomination, on why plant-based wines need to move beyond their niche appeal and invite all-comers to the party
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Vinexpo and Comexposium have unveiled details of their new joint venture, named Vinexposium, which was first announced in January.
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