City snapshot: Gin boom in the UK boosts Diageo in the first half

Britons thirst for gin has helped Diageo to report better-than-expected growth in its first half as Tanqueray gained market share in the growing category and Gordon’s benefitted from the launch of its Pink variant. Plus, Greene King echoed the weather woes of rival pub group Marston’s as its Christmas and New Year sales were disrupted by snow.