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Government says it will not ‘water down’ single malt whisky definition

Scotch whisky producers said an application by Defra for protected status for English single malt would be ‘very damaging’ for the Scottish industry.

Evening Standard

UK's English whisky definition 'taking advantage of Scotland', industry chief says

The UK Government’s plans for a legal definition of English single malt whisky are “taking advantage” of the reputation built by the Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Scotch whisky industry records high global exports despite ‘challenging year’

SCOTCH whisky has had a bumper year globally reporting exports in the billions ...

The National (Scotland)

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Scotch whisky faces Trump tariffs in just 18 months – unless UK Government acts

THE Labour Government has been urged to step in and negotiate with the US – with less than 17 months until the Scotch whisky industry is hit with…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland lobbies Trump to exclude it from threatened tariffs on whisky

First minister seeks to persuade Trump of whisky’s significant economic and cultural status during phone call

The Guardian - US

Campaigners launch bid for whisky region status to 'enhance oversees reputation'

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for their area to be given the status of an official Scotch Whisky Region (SWA).

The National (Scotland)

Scotch whisky industry hits out as Chancellor increases alcohol duty

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has said the Chancellor’s decision to further increase duty on Scotch Whisky has broken the Prime Minister’s…

The National (Scotland)

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Ten years after the no vote, can Scotland engineer a case for independence?

The SNP is keen to keep the issue alive, but others, including former PM Gordon Brown, say leaving the UK could see the economy founder

The Guardian - UK

Scotch whisky body says spirit duty cost Treasury more than £100 million

A BODY that campaigns for Scotch whisky producers has called on the next government to reverse last year’s increase in duty on spirits, saying…

The National (Scotland)

Southwest Airlines fired pilot who addressed passengers in Spanish when engine burst into flames

The Boeing 737 that experienced emergency moments after takeoff from Houston in August 2023

The Independent UK

At the Hilbert Museum of California Art’s expanded home, art and architecture converge

The Hilbert Museum of California Art expands its home, courtesy of Los Angeles architecture studio Johnston Marklee

Wallpaper

Scottish whisky industry set to celebrate bumper year

SCOTLAND’S whisky industry is set to celebrate one of its best years despite straitened financial circumstances.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government should do more for whisky industry, majority of Scots say

MORE than half of Scots think the UK Government should be doing more to support the whisky industry, according to new polling ...

The National (Scotland)

The 2022 Detroit Lions were one of the youngest teams since 2005

The 2022 Detroit Lions were the NFL's youngest team in terms of snap-weighted average age and one of the five youngest in nearly 20 years

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Insider UK

Chancellor defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

'We will continue to engage with the industry'

The National (Scotland)

Duty rise 'will be a broken system', says whisky boss and demands meeting with Hunt

CHIEF executive of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is demanding an urgent meeting with Jeremy Hunt to discuss the impact of alcohol duty…

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack 'regrets' lobby failure against whisky duty amid criticism from industry

ALISTER Jack has said he “regrets” his lobbying attempts against the alcohol duty increase failed in the face of criticism from…

The Independent UK

Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding an urgent meeting with the Chancellor after he announced a 10.1% increase in alcohol duty from August.

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The Independent UK

Chancellor accused of delivering ‘historic blow’ to Scotch whisky industry

The Scotch Whisky Association said the rise in alcohol duty from Jeremy Hunt was the ‘largest tax increase for decades’ for the sector.

Daily Mirror

Whisky distillers 'left out in the cold' by Government help amid energy costs fears

Distilleries slammed the Government for leaving out spirits producers from the Energy Bill Relief scheme when other alcohol categories were included

The National (Scotland)

Scotch whisky exports topped £6 billion for the first time in 2022, data shows

EXPORTS of Scotch whisky topped £6 billion for the first time last year, figures from the industry showed.

Daily Record

Former WWE star headlining return of wrestling to Motherwell Concert Hall

Fandango, now wrestling as Dirty Dango, will be appearing at the Scottish Wrestling Alliance (SWA) show on Saturday, October 22.

The National (Scotland)

Tax 'Big Whisky' to raise up to £1bn for public services, SNP government told

THE Scottish Government should bring in tariffs on “big whisky” to avoid cutting public services amid a cost-of-living crisis,…

Tribune News Service

Southwest Airlines stonewalled FAA safety investigations, whistleblowers say

Federal investigators said Wednesday that Dallas-based Southwest Airlines stonewalled FAA investigations and pushed to close inquiries quickly even though it and union officials resisted handing over information.

Insider UK

Canadian distiller considers EU trade complaint over Scotch Whisky Association threat

The dispute is over Macaloney’s using its founders name, along with the words like Glenloy and Caledonian in its branding

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