The UK has signed an enhanced trade pact with Thailand in an effort to boost British exports and drive investment. Trade minister Douglas Alexander inked the enhanced trade partnership (ETP) …
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Tupperware: How the food storage giant collapsed into bankruptcy
The plastic food container giant Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy after struggling with declining sales and intensifying competition for several years. The US-based plastic food container giant, which has its …
TGI Fridays UK collapses into administration as all restaurants put up for sale
The company behind TGI Fridays restaurants in the UK has collapsed into administration as it attempts to see all its 87 sites across the country. London-listed Hostmore has appointed administrators …
Far East sales sparkle at diamond jeweller and luxury watchmaker Graff
A surge in Far East sales more than offset a decline in US revenue at diamond jeweller and luxury watchmaker Graff during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. …
Post Office boss Nick Read to step down next year as successor named
Post Office chief executive Nick Read will step down from the role in March next year, the company has announced. Neil Brocklehurst, the current interim chief operating officer, is expected …
City A.M. marks 20th year with rebrand and weekly London Standard partnership
City A.M. is embarking on its 20th year of existence with a fresh rebrand and an exciting new partnership with the now weekly London Standard. 70,000 copies of City A.M.’s …
Carex, Imperial Leather and Original Source maker PZ Cussons slumps into the red after Nigerian Naira collapse
Shares in PZ Cussons, the company behind the likes of Carex, Imperial Leather and Original Source, have been cut after the business revealed how a 70 per cent slash to …
Why the Bank of England will hold interest rates tomorrow
Gone, it seems, are the days when monthly inflation figures blew past expectations, sparking a lot of panic and a little glee in trading floors around the Square Mile. The …
Quooker: UK sales kept on the boil at hot water tap brand
The UK arm of instant hot water tap brand Quooker has hailed “heightened market acceptance” for its continued rise in its sales. The Manchester-headquartered division has posted a turnover of …
Euro 2028 chiefs rule out adding new venue following Casement Park decision
The five Euro 2028 matches that were due to be staged at Casement Park in Belfast are set to be shared around among the eight remaining venues rather than a …