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Ending of US whisky tariffs shows the King’s ‘soft power’

The Scotch Whisky Association welcomed the decision by President Donald Trump to remove 10% tariffs on sales of whisky to the US.

Evening Standard

Charles ‘raising a dram’ after Trump vows to lift Scottish whisky tariffs

Donald Trump’s previous 25% Scotch tariff between 2019 and 2021 resulted in the sector losing more than £600 million.

Evening Standard

King Charles ‘raising a dram’ to Trump after president announces removal of tariffs on Scottish whisky

The King has expressed his gratitude for Mr Trump’s ‘warm gesture’

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Trump to lift tariffs on scotch whisky after king’s US visit

President says decision made ‘in honor of the king and queen’ as industry officials call deal ‘significant boost’

The Guardian - US

Man jailed for life after racially abusing Sikh woman as he raped her in Walsall

John Ashby, who subjected woman to prolonged assault in her home, a ‘deeply unpleasant racist’, says judge

The Guardian - UK

Concrete over commons: How Delhi’s vanishing wetlands are choking on bureaucracy

Chote Lal, a longtime resident of Khichripur in East Delhi, recalls, “Around 15 years ago, a talab (pond) existed here.” Once a vital lifeline for the village, this talab was where residents gathered to bathe and collect rainfall to sustain the community, while children played across a landscape free of…

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Scottish whisky market slides into supply glut amid falling sales and US tariffs

Global sales fall by 3% in third consecutive year of decline as distilleries scale back production or expand storage

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Scottish hospitality coalition urges chancellor to protect whisky industry

Exclusive: letter to Rachel Reeves from drinks, tourism and farming bodies calls for freeze on spirits duty in budget

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: how the whisky industry fought off pollution controls

INTENSE behind-the-scenes lobbying by the multinational whisky industry forced the Scottish Government’s green watchdog to back down on plans to…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney flies to US for Scotch whisky tariff talks

John Swinney is visiting the US this week to push for lower Scotch whisky tariffs ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish First Minister flies to US to push for lower whisky tariffs

John Swinney has flown to Washington D.C. to negotiate a better deal on Scotch whisky tariffs.

Evening Standard

How Donald Trump's tariffs have impacted Scotch whisky sales – in figures

THE world’s economy is still reeling from Donald Trump’s “liberation day” on April 2 – which saw him levy tariffs on almost every country…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney to ‘strengthen’ Scotland-US links despite impact of tariffs

The Scottish First Minister stressed the relationship between Scotland and the United States has been ‘forged over many years’.

The Independent UK

Scottish industries react to damaging Donald Trump tariffs

THE Scotch Whisky Association has said it is “disappointed” the companies it represents could be impacted by a 10 tariff imposed on US imports…

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Scotch Whisky Association ‘disappointed’ with Donald Trump’s tariff announcement

The SWA said it would continue to support efforts by the UK Government to reach a compromise agreement with Mr Trump’s administration.

Evening Standard

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 ...

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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 Guardian - US

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 National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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

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