Sterling slips as interest rates kept on hold

Sterling slipped yesterday after the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 0.5%.

Oddbins future to be set today, March 11

Oddbins managing director Simon Baile has told Harpers Wine & Spirit the results of the strategic review will be revealed today, March 11.

Oddbins looks to resurface after loss of 39 stores

Rival chains are running the rule over the Oddbins estate after the troubled company put 39 stores on the market and rumours continued to circulate about the remaining 89.

Chilcas Estate rejoins Bibendum portfolio

Chilcas Estate has rejoined the Bibendum portfolio following a relaunch of the brand by owners VIA.

Mixxit launches professional menu maker tool

Maxxium UK is rolling out an online drinks menu service that will be available for pubs and bars nationwide.

Fragility in euro zone sees sterling creep up

Sterling crept up against the euro yesterday after the euro's recent rally ran out of steam due to concerns over fragility in the euro zone.

Virgin Wines kicks off consumer tasting tour

Virgin Wines kicked of its first consumer wine tasting event in Wales, which is part of a programme of tastings the online retailer is holding around the country throughout the year.

Vin de France selection made

The amount of wines chosen to represent the new French wine classification Vin de France have increased by 70% from last year.

UK Spanish wine trade welcomes new Caballeros

Mariano Garcia Fernandez, of the Mauro Group and Carlos Read, from Moreno Wine have been honoured as Caballeros, for their hard work and dedication to Spanish wine industry.

Sterling recovers ground against euro

Sterling fell against the US dollar as investors sold off positions, but sterling did recover some ground against the euro as sovereign debt worries saw investors selling the euro.

Jeff Clarke appointed chief winemaker at Ara Wines

Jeff Clarke has been appointed as chief winemaker at Marlborough's single-vineyard producer, Ara Wines.

Jeff Clarke appointed chief winemaker at Ara Wines

Jeff Clarke has been appointed as chief winemaker at Marlborough's premier single-vineyard producer, Ara Wines.

De Bortoli Wines moves to new UK offices

De Bortoli Wines is relocating its UK sales office from Blandford Forum in Dorset to Semley in Wiltshire.

Cable's reforms 'will save business £400m'

The government has announced reforms to the way small companies have to prepare their accounts, in a move it says could save the sector £400 million a year.

Tim Atkin MW to present WSET 3-Minute Wine School

Tim Atkin MW, is to present nine new films on the The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) YouTube Channel.

Sterling falls due to talks of euro zone interest rate rise

Sterling fell to a five week low against the euro yesterday as expectations of an interest rate hike in the euro zone saw sterling drop below €1.16/£1.

Oddbins to close 39 stores

Oddbins is closing 39 branches across the UK as part of its restructuring process.

Scottish distillers switch power off for WWF

Scotch Whisky Association to support 'Earth Hour'

The Scotch Whisky Association has announced support for the World Wildlife Fund's annual 'Earth Hour' charity event in aid of wildlife threatened by climate change.

Survey: how will the Budget affect the drinks trade?

Chancellor George Osborne is dealing with mixed messages from the UK drinks trade as he puts the finishing touches to his March 23 Budget, and Harpers wants to find out how it will affect you.