All Finance articles – Page 568
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NewsCity snapshot: Industry welcomes Michael Gove as Defra secretary
Michael Gove has been appointed as Defra secretary in a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Theresa May in a move welcomed by the food and drink industry. Plus, sterling stabilises after crashing on the shock general election result.
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NewsCity News: Ocado international deal fails to excite analysts
It all started so well. Ocado shares leapt above 338p to a year high on Monday morning
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NewsSainsbury's hit hardest by shock election result as Tesco to benefit
Sainsbury’s is likely to be the hardest hit of the listed grocers by the ongoing political and economic uncertainty brought by a hung parliament thanks to its exposure to the high street with Argos, analysts have warned today.
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NewsSNP losses mean independence vote 'unlikely' says SGF
The SNP lost 21 seats in the General Election…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere now for the pound – and food price inflation?
So far, so Brexit. The day after a political earthquake, the value of the pound has dropped sharply while the globally focussed FTSE 100 is on the rise
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NewsGreyHawk rescued in wake of brand dispute
Twenty jobs have been saved at Yorkshire brewer GreyHawk after it was bought from administration…
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NewsMarkets rocked by election uncertainty
The pound has dropped in value by almost 2% overnight against the dollar as markets come to terms with the shock UK general election result that has produced a hung parliament.
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NewsAsda keeps a lid on prices as inflation eases again
Prices are rising compared with last year, but still remain 2.2% down on a two-year basis
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NewsTheresa May under pressure to resign as UK votes for hung parliament
After a dramatic night, the UK has woken up to a hung parliament this morning, with the Conservatives emerging as the largest party
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NewsMedia Bites 9 June: General election, M&S, Rémy Cointreau, Red Bull
The shock of last night’s election result resulting in a hung parliament is being digested by the papers this morning.
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NewsLewis relocation costs face scrutiny at AGM
An influential investment group has called on shareholders to vote down the Tesco pay report over relocation costs for CEO Dave Lewis
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NewsRoberts still solidly profitable despite pensions deficit blow
Bread maker Roberts Bakery defied “difficult” market conditions to post flat revenues and profits last year, but fell to a headline loss due to a recalculation of its pensions deficit.
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NewsCity snapshot: Rémy Cointreau raises earnings expectations after “excellent” annual performance
French drinks group Rémy Cointreau has lifted its future outlook after revealing an “excellent” annual performance, with a double-digit jump in profits and an almost 5% sales boost. Plus, Pernod Ricard buys majority stake in mezcal brand Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
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NewsMedia Bites 8 June: Steinhoff, Lidl, Tesco, Kellogg
As the UK heads to the polls today, the papers are dominated by the final day of the campaign and the continuing story of the London terror attack. It’s looking very quiet when it comes to grocery or retail news.
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NewsSauces and juice producer Fruitapeel undergoes MBO
Terry and Deborah Haigh have taken over ownership of the business from existing fellow shareholders Frank and Philip Frederick. Finance director Neil Murgatroyd has also acquired a stake in group as part of the deal.
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NewsBirds Eye owner Nomad Foods seeks new CFO as Kenyon resigns
Birds Eye owner Nomad Foods is on the hunt for a new CFO after Paul Kenyon handed in his notice to take on a job outside of the food industry at shoe retailer Clarks.
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NewsEat set to recognise GMB as Wembley staff representative
The union said it expected to sign the recognition agreement with Eat by 9 June
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NewsCity snapshot: Zambeef profits slide amid challenging economic conditions
Profits have plunged in the first half at Zambeef Products as the beef producer was hit by falling commodity prices and challenging economic conditions on Zambia. Plus, full-year results from drinks group Distil
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NewsMedia Bites 7 June: Tesco, Lidl, Delivery Hero
Tesco is facing an investor revolt over £140,000 paid to CEO Dave Lewis for relocation costs. Plus, Lidl’s eye-catching move to launch a “high-end” fashion line with supermodel Heidi Klum also gets plenty of coverage.
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Comment & OpinionCan a Heidi Klum fashion line really work at Lidl?
In a bid to bring a touch of glamour to the miscellaneous aisle, the supermodel’s presence will be a coup for the discounter - but what about aspirational fashionistas?