Sterling had a shaky start to the day yesterday, falling against the US dollar and euro following worse than expected data for UK services sector activity for December.
Read more...Never have I been happier to be proved wrong. My prediction that the Ashes series would be tight was wide of the mark...the contest wasn't even close. Three innings victories says it all....Australia were thrashed in their own backyard. Enjoy it while you can, because they will rejuvenate in time. Australian sport is too well-structured and well-endowed not to.
Read more...Australian winemaker Tim Adams has bought the Clare Valley's Leasingham Winery from Constellation.
Sterling fell against the US dollar yesterday as poor UK data contrasted with better than expected US economic data.
Read more...Vintage Wine Estates has acquired Napa Valley's Cosentino Winery, which ceased trading in November after failing to secure extra finance to cover its debts.
The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS), is hoping to raise the profile of front-of-house as a viable career ahead of the new TV series, Michel Roux's Service.
Read more...Fine wine proved a canny investment for 2010 ? outperforming other assets by providing investors with a 32% return.
Jose Leitao, one of Portuguese wine's leading ambassadors in the UK, has died aged 62.
Read more...Oliver Peyton's restaurant group, Peyton and Byrne, is to launch restaurant and bar at the Royal Academy of Arts.
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Bristol-based cafe-bar chain Loungers is planning to open six new sites in 2011.
The Guardian
It's January and many of us will be giving up wine for the month. But Fiona Beckett is adopting an alternative approach.
New Zealand producer Invivo Wines has signed an exclusive on and off-trade distribution agreement for the UK and Ireland with Spanish firm Grupo Codorníu.
Read more...Sterling gained yesterday as manufacturing data showed that activity in the sector grew in December at the fastest rate in 16 years.
Read more...As the festive season draws to a close, Harpers wants to find out how the drinks industry fared this year through this short survey below.
Read more...Skills Development Scotland has teamed up with the Scotch Whisky Association to provide funding aimed at encouraging an additional 200 whisky workers to gain a Spirit Industry Vocational Qualification.
Read more...Only two in five adults understand how many alcohol units are in their drinks, according to research by Drinkaware.
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The 2.5% VAT rise will make the year ahead "pretty tough" for drinks retailers, according to the WSTA.
Independent merchants are being urged this week to put themselves forward for the inaugural Harpers' Top Merchant Awards.
Read more...Independent wine merchants and restaurants have the chance today of taking advantage of exclusive deals, promotions and offers for New Year's Eve as part of Harpers Wine & Spirit's #winedealfriday initiative.
Read more...Despite the wettest December in Victoria since records began - and that after a similarly damp November - there were widespread fire bans across the state on a roasting New Year's Eve when temperatures hit 42C in Melbourne.
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