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Buoyant US drives Diageo earnings |
Diageo saw full-year underlying profits rise 7% thanks to a strong performance in the US and growth in emerging markets offsetting weakness in Europe.

French winemaker in 'fraud' probe |
French prosecutors have opened a fraud investigation against one of the country's top winemakers, Georges Duboeuf.

W&SI Design Awards: winners announced |
The results of the 2005 awards are now available. Trophy winners from each of the categories below (except agency of the year) will form the nominations for the overall Design of the Year trophy. Trophy winners are announced at the Awards Dinner in September.

Constellation confirms purchase of Mondavi |
The world's largest wine company is expanding yet further with confirmation last night that Constellation Brands is buying the Robert Mondavi Corporation. The two companies say they have signed a 'definitive merger agreement' for Constellation to acquire all outstanding Mondavi shares. The total value of the purchase is about $1.36 billion (£704 million).

UK government resolute on tax stamps |
The UK Treasury has played down reports that tax stamps are to be scrapped.

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special reports

Chancellor hits wine and beer in 2003 budget
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