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

Argentinian minister Guillermo Carmona and former UK ambassador Mark Kent had a war of words

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

Meanwhile, Scottish salmon was UK’s biggest food export during 2022

Industry needs 'certainty and stability'

NEW Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a series of U-turns following weeks of economic turmoil in the markets as a result of Liz Truss’s mini-Budget.

Kwasi Kwarteng announced that an expected increase in duty rates for beer, cider, wine and spirits would be cancelled.

People say they have fallen in love with the village where cycle routes bring in a steady stream of visitors