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Evening Standard
Henry Saker-Clark

Diageo sales grow unexpectedly as Guinness boom helps offset US weakness

The FTSE 100 firm said Guinness helped drive stronger sales in the UK and Ireland (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Media)

Diageo revealed that sales grew unexpectedly in the latest quarter as growth in Europe helped to offset weaker trading in the US.

The FTSE 100 firm said buoyant demand for Guinness in the UK and Ireland helped drive a rise in sales in Europe.

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