Pre-tax losses at the Irish arm of a UK retailer that sells the Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins, Top Man and Burton brands last year narrowed sharply from €14m to £277,000 (€327,947).

FALLING consumption levels led first-half losses at electrical goods retailer, Dixons Retail to widen by over £18 million (€21m).

THE popularity of the Top Shop brand in Ireland helped the store’s owners increase its profit here by 30% last year.

The Professional Footballers Association today met Leeds players to discuss the perils and pitfalls of administration.

Leeds are believed to be close to finalising a short-term rescue package designed to stave off the imminent threat of administration.