Mr Brunerie had been committed to a secure psychiatric ward where he had been under observation in Paris after trying to shoot at Mr Chirac at the annual Bastille Day parade on 14 July.

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For the last three years the French wine and spirits giant, whose portfolio includes Absolut vodka, Chivas Regal scotch and Malibu rum, has invited an up-and-coming fine art photographer to shoot a series of portraits for its annual report, building a one of a kind collection in the process.

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Britvic, the firm behind behind the J2O and Tango drinks, has said that a recall of its popular Fruit Shoot brand cost it about 2% of annual revenues.

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