The maker of Imperial Leather underlined its commitment to the UK today by announcing plans for a £26m (€38m) manufacturing and innovation centre.

Imperial Leather and Carex soapmaker PZ Cussons today said the launch of new soap brands in the UK helped boost sales in the first six months of the year.

Soap maker PZ Cussons today said a rebranding of its shampoo-to-shaving gel label Original Source had helped boost its UK performance in a competitive market.

Imperial Leather soap maker PZ Cussons today promised “considerable effort” to ensure managers make their mark in toughening trading conditions.