Lynda Bellingham’s heartbroken husband said he wanted people to remember his wife for her acting rather than "as a celebrity".

Hopes of an international compromise on the Syrian crisis fuelled gains on the FTSE 100 Index as oil prices also eased back from recent highs.

Loss-making Premier Foods – home to Mr Kipling and Bisto – boosted its turnaround today by admitting it is on track for a better than expected year.

The London market’s New Year rally showed little sign of coming off the boil today despite uncertainty over the UK’s economic prospects.

NOT SO long ago, I found a sticky note on my desk asking me to ring back someone with an unfamiliar name,described in a scrawl as a TV producer working on a new series.

The UK’s largest food manufacturer Premier Foods has landed a crucial deal to renew more than £1bn (€1.2bn) of loans.

Hovis and Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods will launch a major television advertising push this week after admitting its marketing efforts had failed to keep pace with competitors.

BOYNE Valley Foods has acquired the Irish division of British food group Premier Foods for €41.4 million.

The troubled company behind Mr Kipling and Branston pickle today said it had been given extra breathing space by its banks to get its finances in order.

The chairman of Premier Foods today announced his intention to stand down after six years at the helm of the Mr Kipling-to-Hovis food producer.

Lenders to Hovis owner Premier Foods have hired advisers to help push through a speedy reduction in the company’s debt burden, it was reported today.

The maker of Branston pickle and Hovis bread today said it was looking at ways to speed up the reduction of its £1.8bn (€2.3bn) debt mountain.

Shares in Branston Pickle-to-Oxo stock cube firm Premier Foods hit a record low today amid fears over the firm’s debts and soaring wheat costs.

The M&S “This is not just food…” commercials have been voted one of the worst ever food and drink adverts in a poll for BBC magazine 'Olive'.

Branston Pickle owner Premier Foods hailed the success of its Campbell’s acquisition today after revealing a 12.2% rise in annual profits.

BRITISH food manufacturer Premier Foods has bought jam maker Chivers after it sold it in a management buyout in 1999, it was confirmed last night.

The owner of Branston Pickle stocked up on some of Britain’s best known brands after agreeing the £1.2bn (€1.8bn) takeover of Hovis owner RHM today.

Premier Foods showed no signs of bid indigestion today after confirming interest in the UK maker of brands such as McVitie’s, Jaffa Cakes and KP.

Campbell Soup today said it is considering selling its businesses in Britain and Ireland, saying they have fallen short of its growth expectations.

Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams have been voted the public's ideal Christmas dinner companions.