http://www.harpers.co.uk Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News en Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:07:49 GMT Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:07:49 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.47 http://www.harpers.co.uk/images/rss.gif http://www.harpers.co.uk http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36514/Coterie_announces_landmark_Berry_Bros.___Rudd_Japan_deal.html Coterie Holdings has unveiled plans to acquire Berry Bros. & Rudd’s (BBR) Japanese wholesale business, strengthening the company’s distribution footprint in Asia. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36514 http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36520/Sommelier_Wine_Awards_2027_open_for_submissions.html The Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) has opened to entries for its 2027 round of judging. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36520 http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36522/Hospitality_VAT_petition_delivered_to_10_Downing_Street_ahead_of_Budget.html The #VATsTheProblem campaign has attracted more than 400,000 signatories from across the hospitality sector, with an official petition delivered to the Prime Minister's office two weeks before Chancellor Healey's 28 October Budget. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36522 http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36516/BIH_Spotlight_Awards_2026_winners_unveiled.html London’s swish Quaglino’s once again provided the backdrop for the Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Awards bash this year, with the popular event bringing together 300 industry professionals to celebrate the sector’s Black and ethnic minority talent. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36516 http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36515/The_Savoy_launches_Beaufort_Wine_Bar.html Iconic London hotel The Savoy has opened the Beaufort Wine Bar, a new wine-focused bar featuring more than 250 selections from 18 countries, including niche propositions from Croatia to Tenerife, as well as Bordeaux First Growths, blue-chip Burgundy and mature Champagne. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/36515