Drinks giant Diageo today said sales in the UK were falling behind its continental neighbours - although Britons are still lapping up vodka and Baileys.
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Sunday 03 October 2010
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Advocaat confirmed as Russia coach
Monday 17 May 2010
Dick Advocaat is to replace fellow Dutchman Guus Hiddink as Russia coach, the Russian federation (RFS) confirmed today.
Sambuca attack tourist 'feared for life'
Monday 10 August 2009
A tourist allegedly set on fire by a Greek woman during a holiday night out flew home to the UK because he feared for his life, his father said.
Zenit St Petersburg sack Advocaat
Monday 10 August 2009
Zenit St Petersburg have sacked the club's Dutch coach Dick Advocaat because of a run of poor form since he announced he was going to become Belgium's national coach next year, the club said today.
How to enjoy life's little pleasures
Wednesday 25 March 2009
Are we really so busy that we have to buy ready-roasted chickens? Why do we scurry to the gym when a brisk walk can keep us fit and enrich our daily existence? The latest Consumer Prices Index is an indictment of our frenetic, throwaway society. But it doesn't have to be that way...
Jabre claims FSA abused its powers in fining him £750,000
Thursday 25 May 2006
Philippe Jabre, the hedge fund manager who was fined £750,000 for alleged market abuse in February, launched his appeal against the Financial Services Authority yesterday, claiming that the regulator had acted beyond its jurisdiction by punishing him for events that took place off UK shores.
101 cocktails that shook the world #3: The Bramble
Saturday 05 February 2005
A drink in the great British tradition of deceptively potent fruit liqueurs, the Bramble was invented in the Nineties by UK star mixologist Dick Bradsell and has since achieved classic status on both sides of the Atlantic. In its original formulation, the drink incorporates creme de mure (blackberry liqueur), the somewhat sweeter sister of creme de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur). Call me Miss Marple, but I've recently been substituting damson gin (Plymouth Gin make a good version), which results in a slightly sharper Bramble.
Van Nistelrooy hits double as Dutch reach quarter-finals
Thursday 24 June 2004
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Advocaat bedevilled by detractors
Sunday 13 June 2004
Troubled Dutch experiment with new formation as the old enmity strikes
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