Champagne makers say sales losing fizz amid global gloom and changing habits
Shipments fell nearly 10% last year with French firms blaming economic and political anxiety, and cheaper drinks Changing habits and the gloomy state of the...
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Fall in UK trade with EU should spur rewrite of post-Brexit rules, says IPPR
Thinktank’s report details decline in trading position and also calls for new strategy as Trump takes power in US A slump in trade with the...
Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU
Law to stop armed groups profiting from trade in gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum is being breached, rights groups say The European Union has been...
Ryanair calls for limit of two alcoholic drinks at airports in Europe
Airline asks authorities to impose new curbs as it seeks to recover €15,000 in costs related to diverted flight Ryanair wants a limit of two...
Oliviero Toscani, photographer behind provocative Benetton ads, dies aged 83
Tributes paid to Italian known for images that drew attention to social themes including HIV/Aids and racism Tributes have been paid to Oliviero Toscani, the...
Ripe for the picking? Irish wine on the up – but ‘nobody will retire rich’
Global heating has made conditions more favourable for growing grapes – and finding the right variety is key Heard the one about Irish wine? Like...
Ukraine halts supply of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine ends agreement to allow gas to flow through its pipelines, with European supplies set to be tested as cold weather forecast later this week...
Russia winds down gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as transit deal expires
Exports to cease on New Year’s Day as Europe faces cold snap and higher than usual fall in reserves since September Europe will receive the...
Can flood of cheap new EVs coming to Europe save its carmakers?
Analysts argue 2024 is minor blip and that lobbying for relaxation of rules could harm industry in long term Affordable new electric family cars –...
