Dixons boosted as UK loss narrows

Currys and PC World owner Dixons Retail rose above the troubles of rivals Comet and Best Buy today by posting an improved UK performance.
The company, which has 640 stores in the UK and Ireland, said pre-tax losses in the UK narrowed to £3.9m (€4.5m) in the 24 weeks to October 15, compared to £10.7m last year.