Can ex-Tesco boss Drastic Dave refresh the fortunes of drinks giant Diageo? City heavyweight has cheered the markets by taking helm at Guinness owner, but there may be forces he cannot overcome The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025
Markets surge amid hopes of end to US government shutdown Markets began the week in buoyant mood following news of a possible end to the longest US government shutdown in history. Euronews · Nov 10, 2025
Drinks giant hires former Tesco boss amid difficult trading IN FULL The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Troubled drinks giant Diageo names former Tesco boss to lead turnaround push Appointment of Sir Dave Lewis as CEO represents significant coup for struggling FTSE 100 firm The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025
Struggling drinks giant Diageo snaps up former Tesco boss for top role Sir Dave Lewis will take the helm at Diageo on January 1 The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Guinness maker Diageo hires former Tesco boss for top job Sir Dave Lewis will take the helm at Diageo on January 1, replacing interim chief executive Nik Jhangiani. Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 10 November: Diageo surges on CEO hire, index lifted by US optimism Diageo shares today surged after the drinks giant named former Tesco boss Dave Lewis as its new chief executive. Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025
FTSE 100 slips amid Bank of England rate hold and fresh US falls The FTSE 100 Index closed down 41.30 points at 9,735.78. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025
Drinks giant Diageo flags weaker demand from US and Chinese consumers In the US, where it generates the most sales, consumer spending was more cautious than it was expecting, leading to a tougher market for spirits. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025
LeBron James Pulls A Snoop Dogg: Retirement Buzz Turns Into Booze Partnership NBA superstar LeBron James teased "the decision of all decisions" to be announced Oct. 7, 2025. While speculation grew that he might announce his decision to retire after the upcoming NBA season, it turned out that his decision was just a strategic advertising campaign. Benzinga · Oct 7, 2025
3 High-Yields at 52-Week Lows: Buy, Sell, or Hold High-quality dividend stocks trading near long-term lows offer value and yield, but they also come with risks, including the potential for dividend cuts. MarketBeat · Sep 22, 2025
Locals oppose Scotch whisky giant’s plans to demolish world famous distillery SCOTCH whisky giant Diageo is facing opposition from 50 residents over its plans to demolish the Talisker Distillery in Skye ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025
Revealed: how the whisky industry fought off pollution controls INTENSE behind-the-scenes lobbying by the multinational whisky industry forced the Scottish Government’s green watchdog to back down on plans to… The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025
Crown Royal dethroned in Canada as whisky company shifts some operations to US Owners of top Canadian whisky company spark backlash after plan to close one of its plants in Ontario and shift bottling operations south amid US-Canada tariff war The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025 Sabrina Carpenter becomes new face of major Scotch whisky brand Global superstar Sabrina Carpenter is set to become the new face of a major Scotch whisky brand ...
Plunged in Debt · Aug 19, 2025 8 Celebrities Who Secretly Own the Companies You Love When most people think of celebrities, they picture red carpets, blockbuster movies, and hit records. But many stars have taken their fame and fortune into the business world—often in surprising ways. From beverage brands to tech startups, some of the companies you buy from regularly may actually be owned by…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025 ‘I’m proud to have made this stand’: over-60s arrested at Palestine Action ban protest explain their decision From a retired British colonel to a Catholic priest, half of the 532 people arrested in Parliament Square were 60 or older. Many believe they had a greater share of responsibility to take in defending the right to free speech
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025 Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms Exclusive: Education secretary told sponsored resources misrepresent evidence about diets, alcohol and betting
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 Blue chips in favour ahead of likely Bank of England interest rates cut The FTSE 100 index closed up 21.58 points, 0.2%, at 9,164.31.
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025 BP fuels FTSE 100 but soft US data tempers gains The FTSE 100 Index closed up 14.43 points at 9,142.73.
International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025 Guinness Owner Diageo Ups Savings As US Tariffs Hit Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Smirnoff Vodka, reported Tuesday a sharp drop in annual net profit and raised its cost-savings targets as US tariffs hit.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025 Guinness owner Diageo’s profits slump as it warns of $200m Trump tariff hit British drinks firm, which is searching for new CEO, expands cost-cutting plan
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Who are the biggest buyers of Russian oil? U.S. President Donald Trump is urging China and India to stop buying oil from Russia
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025 Drone that crossed into Lithuania from Belarus represents ‘alarming sign of spillover of Russia’s aggression’, says Lithuanian minister – as it happened Lithuanian foreign minister Kęstutis Budrys says drone, which authorities say was carrying explosives, shows incidents crossing ‘onto Nato territory’
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025 Diageo eyes £625m in cost savings after profits tumble The interim boss of the spirits giant admitted ‘some’ jobs are likely to be affected by the three-year cost saving programme.