Organisation: British Sugar

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Weak euro to dent Primark growth

Dublin-headquartered discount clothing retailer Primark grew revenues by 13% in the 12 months to September 12, driving growth for parent group Associated British Foods (ABF) in its latest financial year.

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Primark’s moves into US market ‘well-advanced’

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Primark delivers more strong sales

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Revival of sugar industry wins cross-party support

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FTSE edges upwards

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Tate share slide hits FTSE with sugar slump

FTSE boosted by M&S success

Marks & Spencer led the FTSE 100 Index forward today with a stellar performance as strong half-year figures from the resurgent retailer sent its shares to a record high.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2006

FTSE buoyed by M&S success

Marks & Spencer shares hit a new record today as investors celebrated a sparkling set of half-year figures from the resurgent retailer.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2006

British Foods hit by sugar reform

Associated British Foods posted a fall in profits today after difficult trading conditions at British Sugar and its Kingsmill bread division.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2006

British Sugar to open Dublin office

BRITISH Sugar Group is to open an office in Dublin next Wednesday.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2006

British beet growers seek compensation

BRITISH farmers will seek compensation for growers unable to grow sugar beet due to the planned closure of two refineries in north and central England, a senior grower said on Tuesday.

Wed, 05 Jul, 2006

FTSE closes in on 6,100 barrier

Investors in blue-chip stocks were today treated to the sight of the FTSE 100 Index breaking through the 6100 threshold for the first time in more than five years.

Wed, 19 Apr, 2006

British Sugar targets Irish market as future of domestic industry in doubt

BRITISH Sugar made it clear yesterday that it hopes to sell sugar to Ireland and southern European countries that are expected to slash domestic output after European Union reforms.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2005

Tate & Lyle sweetens FTSE performance

Sugar group Tate & Lyle helped London’s leading shares end the week on a high note today amid relief over the impact of EU sugar reforms.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2005

Footsie makes positive start

Relief over the impact of EU sugar reforms and a recovery for property stocks kept the FTSE 100 Index on an even keel today.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2005

Primark set to keep more Littlewoods stores

Clothes retailer Primark was today preparing to bolster its presence in the UK after deciding to hold on to more former Littlewoods sites than originally planned.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2005

Tate & Lyle warning over sugar-price cuts

Tate & Lyle warned today that EU proposals to cut guaranteed prices for sugar producers would wipe £85m (€128.3m) off its profits in 2009.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2005

Footsie edges higher

GlaxoSmithKline gave investors a dose of good news today as the drugs giant prevented the London market from closing in negative territory.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2005

AB Foods buoyed by Primark growth

Associated British Foods hailed a year of “substantial progress” today after discount chain Primark lifted profits 23% and other brands performed well.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2004

Heavyweight stocks due to update London market

Telecoms groups BT and Cable & Wireless are among a band of heavyweight London stocks due to update investors on trading this week.

Sun, 07 Nov, 2004

British foods buys sugar importer

Associated British Foods plc, the owner of British Sugar Plc, agreed to buy Billington food group, a British sugar importer valued at £7.7 million.

Fri, 28 May, 2004