The Latest Breaking News from Diageo

SNP urge Labour to cut whisky duty amid planned Diageo job cuts

LABOUR must support Scotland's whisky industry by cutting duty after a major firm announced dozens of jobs are at risk.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

Drinks giant Diageo unveils $1bn in cost cuts to tackle slowing growth

The world's largest spirits maker has scrapped its medium-term growth target as new CEO Dave Lewis moves to reset performance after years of stagnant sales.

Euronews · Aug 7

FTSE 100 closes down despite strong results from WPP and Diageo

The S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers’ index rose to 44.7 in July from 38.4 in June.

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Andy Burnham's chief of staff in transparency row over Douglas Alexander meeting

Andy Burnham's incoming chief of staff has been linked to a lobbying row over a meeting with Douglas Alexander when he was Trade Minister

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

Global liquor companies chase Indian state dues of $400 million

Alcohol industry giants accuse Telangana of breaking accounting rules. The southern Indian state owes them nearly $400 million. Companies supply to state-run depots, relying on government payments. New dues are paid early, but old debts pile up. This creates a risk of bad debts for the industry. The state government…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

'Nao' is the time: Why Diageo India is backing this Indian craft gin producer

Anand Virmani, Co-Founder & Master Distiller, Goa-based Nao Spirits & Beverages, explains how they marketed India’s first craft gin, Greater Than, despite the varied constraints in scaling up the spirit category.

The Economic Times · May 15

Stocks soar and oil sinks on fresh peace deal hope

The FTSE 100 closed up 219.55 points at 10,438.66.

Evening Standard · May 6

Diageo sales grow unexpectedly as Guinness boom helps offset US weakness

Shares in the company lifted higher on Wednesday morning as a result.

Evening Standard · May 6

Price of a pint crosses £10 in London for the first time

It comes months after Guinness prices were predicted to rise by 5.2 per cent

The Independent UK · May 3

Pepsi withdraws from Wireless Festival sponsorship after Kanye West backlash

Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn sponsorship of the Wireless Festival following backlash over Kanye West's headline act. Critics cite his past antisemitic remarks, prompting calls from politicians to bar his UK entry. The controversy highlights debates on accountability and platforming in cultural events, with West's performance now uncertain.

The Times of India · Apr 9