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Kirsten MacLeod is a diversity consultant who helps organisations think differently about their talent. She is currently working towards her WSET Diploma, and has previously written on diversity in the wine industry for The Buyer. Kirsten MacLeod’s talk for the Circle of Wine Writers, “Let’s talk about Diversity and Inclusion in the wine industry” explored why the sector has been so slow to address diversity and inclusion, what steps are being taken, and what more can be done by everyone to push things forward. She began by delving into who is included when we talk about diversity. Fo...

Drinks Trust delivers £1.2m in aid 18th December, 2020 by Nicola Carruthers The Drinks Trust charity has provided more than £1.2 million (US$1.6m) to support industry workers affected by the pandemic this year. The Drinks Trust has received more than £2m (US$2.7m) in donations The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the drinks and hospitality sectors hard, with many workers facing financial and wellbeing hardship. According to a survey by four UK trade groups, 72% of hospitality and pub businesses could close permanently in 2021. New figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) also found ...