Organisation: Country Life

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world

Expert says Shakespeare portrait is just 'a man in a toga'

Experts have poured scorn on an historian’s claim to have made the “literary discovery of the century” – uncovering the only portrait of William Shakespeare made in his lifetime.

farming

Dairy manufacturer to close two factories with 260 jobs set to go

business

Blockaded dairy firm vows to pay extra to British farmers for milk

business

Up to 470 jobs on the line as dairy group loses contract with Tesco

general

Sex Pistol Lydon finds 'humanity and love'

business

FTSE enjoys strong start

Luxurious interior, views give Serenity Bay the edge

SERENITY Bay, at East Ferry, Co Cork, is all about what’s inside, rather than outside.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2008

Dairy Crest overcomes weak spread market in UK

Clover and Country Life maker Dairy Crest said today it was on track to meet results expectations despite a weaker market for its UK spreads.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2007

Deal to save cash-crippled printers

The printing firm once owned by disgraced tycoon Robert Maxwell said today it had approved a restructuring of its debt mountain to save the company from collapse.

Fri, 08 Dec, 2006

Dairy Crest unveils St Hubert deal

Food group Dairy Crest was today poised to become one of the leading spread manufacturers in France.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2006

Welcome boost for FTSE

Investors received a shot in the arm today after the FTSE 100 Index followed the lead of US markets to rise by more than 100 points.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2006

FTSE up

Strong performances from Vodafone and gambling stocks helped the London markets move ahead today.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2006

Loss of Tesco contract hits UK dairy giant profits

Dairy Crest today reported a decline in pre-tax profits after rising energy costs and the loss of a contract to supply milk to Tesco outweighed strong sales of its branded cheeses and spreads.

Wed, 24 May, 2006

FTSE's week off to positive start

The FTSE 100 Index travelled in positive territory today as investors in drugs stocks took heart from a US rival triumphing in a patent dispute.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2005

Dairy Crest pledges to fight back in milk market

UK food producer Dairy Crest set its sights on improving the profitability of its milk business today as it unveiled a 10% rise in first half profits.

Wed, 10 Nov, 2004