James Bayley

Winemakers are establishing vineyards in Normandy and Brittany as rising temperatures alter the viability of wine production across France. But growers moving north in search of more favourable conditions warn that frost, drought and extreme rainfall are already demonstrating that emerging regions will not escape the volatility of a changing climate.

Almost one million young people in the UK were not in education, employment or training in the second quarter of 2026, prompting hospitality leaders to call for lower employment costs to help businesses create more entry-level jobs. The number of unemployed 16 to 24-year-olds classified as NEET rose by 26,000 year-on-year, according to the latest ONS figures.

Despite being the seventh most planted grape variety across the world, Grenache is often goes unnoticed by consumers — even though they drink a lot of it. Now is your chance to make your wine stand out at the Global Grenache Masters competition.

Berry Bros. & Rudd will auction rare wines, spirits and experiences at a charity dinner this month as it closes in on a £1 million fundraising target for motor neurone disease research. The event has been inspired by senior buyer Davy Żyw, who was diagnosed with MND aged 30 and earlier this year competed at the Winter Paralympics.

A man has been arrested following an investigation into 55 bottles of suspected counterfeit wine sold to a victim for more than £500,000. The case comes amid growing concern over increasingly sophisticated wine fraud in the UK, with counterfeiters targeting both fine wine and mass-market brands.

Louis Roederer will relinquish three hectares of village-level Burgundy vines following intervention by French authorities over its acquisition of Domaine Pierre Damoy. The Champagne group will retain the estate's almost eight hectares of grand cru vineyards, including holdings in Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze and Chapelle-Chambertin.

Chef and sommelier teams from The Ritz, Labombe by Trivet and Cord by Le Cordon Bleu have been selected to compete in the 2026 Copa Jerez UK final. The three teams will put their Sherry pairing credentials to the test in London later this month, with the winner progressing from a competition whose international final brings together some of the world's leading restaurant talent.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton met thousands of Ferrari fans in Milan ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, as Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% celebrated its partnership with the team. Elsewhere, Douglas Blyde met Türkiye’s Best Young Sommelier and Cantina Rauscedo celebrated 75 years.

A Russian attack has destroyed the new central warehouse used by Ukrainian wine retailer OKWINE and drinks distributor Wine Hunters, just two months after their previous facility was hit. The companies say losses from the two attacks now exceed UAH600 million.

A Russian attack has destroyed the new central warehouse used by Ukrainian wine retailer OKWINE and drinks distributor Wine Hunters, just two months after their previous facility was hit. The companies say losses from the two attacks now exceed UAH600 million.