Village Bakery: Private equity owner sells business to French bread maker July 10, 2024 The private equity firm behind Village Bakery, which supplies the likes of Tesco, Aldi and Five Guys, has sold its controlling stake in the firm to a French giant.
Barratt: Capacity to build new homes, but not enough land to build on July 10, 2024 Barratt is one of the UK's top builiders, but it has struggled to grow this year.
Stay at Richard Branson’s guest at Son Bunyola, Mallorca July 10, 2024 Richard Branson’s Son Bunyola on theSpanish island of Mallorca is a secludedretreat like no other, and an artist’sparadise, says Jenny Southan
JD Wetherspoon: Tim Martin on a ‘gradual recovery’ and Reeves’ plans for pubs July 10, 2024 Labour costs have increased by £164m in this financial year compared to 2019, while energy, repairs and interest costs have risen by £28m, £38m and £16m respectively.
Housebuilder Barratt to deliver profit ‘slightly ahead’ of expectations despite challenging conditions July 10, 2024 In a trading update covering the year to June, Barratt said that total home completions were at 14,004. Although this was down on 17,206 last year, it was still at the "upper end" of the firm's guidance.
Reeves under pressure to shift the dial on pension investment July 10, 2024 Rachel Reeves and Labour will be tasked with driving through the so-called Mansion House compact and unlocking pension cash.
Rakugo: Japanese art meets contemporary standup in hit show July 9, 2024 If you're looking for alternatives to stand-up comedy, you'll find Rakugo gentle, refreshing, eye-opening and novel.
Co-op to open new stores in deal with departing billionaire Asda Issa brother July 9, 2024 The Co-op is to open new stores in petrol stations across the country after signing a deal with one half of the billionaire Issa brothers.
Homebuilder Vistry boosts output target as cost inflation softens July 9, 2024 Vistry announces strong first-half results
How realistic is Labour’s plan to reform the planning system? July 9, 2024 Labour has promised to move fast and break things to get Britain building again, but will their plan actually work?