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Helen Whittle Takes the Reins at AF Group Amid Sector Shake-Up
AF Group, the UK’s leading agricultural buying group, has appointed Helen Whittle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A skilled commercial...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Aug 7


Hospitality’s Breaking Point: Staff Stressed as Financial Worries Surge
New research has been published which shows financial stress as the top concern for UK employees – with hospitality employees feeling the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Co-op Speaks Out After Major Data Breach Hits Millions
Co-op has confirmed that all 6.5 million of its members had their data stolen during cyber-attacks on the retailer in April. The chief...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 17


Future-Proofing Fruit: Innovation and Action Take Centre Stage
Food security, changing weather patterns and labor availability were key topics at Fruit Focus 2025, with an emphasis on how innovation...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 16


‘Nail in the Coffin’: Business Leaders Slam Reeves' Pension Reform Plans
Rachel Reeves has been warned that reforms to private pensions will be a “nail in the coffin” for struggling businesses. The Chancellor...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 15


BoE Signals Willingness to Deepen Rate Cuts if Labour Market Softens
The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, its governor has said....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 14


From Buses to Bistro Tables: Healthy Food on the Move for Britain’s Hardest-Hit
Two state-subsidised restaurants, fresh fruit and vegetable vouchers, and a mobile greengrocer delivering nutritious food to deprived...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 9


From Aisle to App: Amazon Rolls Out Groceries in 15 Minutes
Amazon has rolled out 15-minute grocery deliveries to cities across the UK after striking a national partnership with rapid delivery firm...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 8


Hospitality Leaders Urge Government To Provide Clarity On Health Plan Impact
UKHospitality has called on the government to spell out exactly how its new 10-year health plan will affect the nation’s pubs,...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 7


World-Leading Border? It’s a World-Class Embarrassment, Blasts FPC
The UK’s fresh produce industry has reached breaking point—and today, the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is pulling no punches. In an...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 4


Interest Rates Set to Slide? Bank of England Hints at Bold Cuts
Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Alan Taylor has warned that the UK’s hoped‑for "soft landing" could be in jeopardy. Speaking at the ECB...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 3


M&S to be fully back online by August, assures CEO Stuart Machin
Marks & Spencer’s online shop is set to be fully restored by August following April’s crippling cyber‑attack, CEO Stuart Machin confirmed...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jul 2


M&S Boss Slams “Bureaucratic Madness” Over New NI Labelling Rules
The chief executive of Marks & Spencer has launched a scathing critique of the government’s post-Brexit trading rules with the EU, urging...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 30


£200m Win for UK Consumers as Fresh Produce Avoids Brexit Border Chaos
FPC Secures Lifeline for UK Food Supply by Delaying EU SPS Checks Until 2027 The UK Government has confirmed that planned post-Brexit...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 3


Ocado Marks One Year as Britain’s Fastest-Growing Grocer
Ocado has officially notched up a full year as the UK’s fastest-growing grocer, with sales surging by 14.9% in the 12 weeks to 19 May....

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 3


Aldi Overtakes Asda In Food Sales, But Asda Remains Focused On Long-Term Strategy
Aldi UK has overtaken Asda in food and drink sales for the first time, according to new figures from Kantar, but Asda remains confident...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Jun 2


M&S Unveils New 'Plan A' Projects to Boost UK-Grown Fruit and Veg
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a series of new initiatives under its 'Plan A' sustainability programme, aiming to enhance the...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 30


Waitrose Sees Surge in Demand for British Produce Amid Growing Consumer Support for Local Farming
Waitrose has reported a significant increase in sales of British produce, attributing the surge to heightened consumer interest in...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 29


From Field to Fork: Morrisons Salutes British Growers in Bold New Campaign
Morrisons has launched a powerful new campaign – Fresh from Market Street – that puts the spotlight firmly on its direct relationships...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28


Fresh Demand For Workers: Seasonal Roles Drive Job Market Gains As Wages Climb
The UK job market recorded its second consecutive month of year-on-year growth in April, driven by a surge in seasonal vacancies across...

Sarah-Jayne Gratton
May 28
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