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UK 'may impose bank levy' Jan 18 2010

The UK could still impose a US-style levy on banks to recoup money from the taxpayer bailout, City minister Lord Myners suggested today.Read

Positive start for builder Tyalor Wimpey Jan 18 2010

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey today said it had started the year in good shape after reporting a 62% rise in sale reservations on a year earlier.Read

ASOS still in fashion Jan 18 2010

Internet fashion firm ASOS today said strong demand for party clothing helped drive a 30% leap in Christmas and New Year sales.Read

Slump in sales for Magners maker Jan 15 2010

Magners firm C&C today said its cider markets remain challenging as it reported another slump in sales.Read

Home predicts better than expected profits Jan 14 2010

Home Retail Group today said annual profits will be £20m better than expected after strong trading at its Homebase and Argos chains.Read

Waterstone's boss out Jan 14 2010

HMV Group today branded Waterstone’s Christmas performance "unsatisfactory" as it announced the departure of the book chain’s boss.Read

Matalan reports strong festive sales Jan 13 2010

Fashion and homewares retailer Matalan sweetened its £1.5bn auction today by revealing further strong growth over the Christmas period.Read

No Christmas fun for Game Jan 12 2010

Christmas failed to bring any cheer for retailer Game Group as the continuing slump in the computer games market saw a further slide in its sales.Read

Cadbury rallies shareholders Jan 12 2010

Dairy Milk firm Cadbury set out its case for independence today as it urged shareholders not to let US giant Kraft "steal your company".Read

Tesco celebrates busy Christmas Jan 12 2010

Tesco hailed its strongest Christmas performance in three years today as recession-weary customers bought festive treats and its bumper voucher handout paid off.Read

Snow boost for Blacks Jan 11 2010

Outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure said today that it had benefited from Britain’s cold snap as it reported a hike in winter sales.Read

Robust Christmas for House of Fraser Jan 11 2010

Department store chain House of Fraser revealed record seasonal trading today as it offered more signs that retailers enjoyed a robust Christmas.Read

Lenders take control of Foxtons, report says Jan 08 2010

LENDERS have taken control of estate agent Foxtons after agreeing to slash its huge debt burden, it was reported today.Read

Lenders take control of Foxtons, report says Jan 08 2010

LENDERS have taken control of estate agent Foxtons after agreeing to slash its huge debt burden, it was reported today.Read

Kraft shareholder concern hits Cadbury takeover bid Jan 05 2010

FOOD giant Kraft’s pursuit of Cadbury suffered a setback today after the US firm’s biggest shareholder voiced concern over the £10.2 billion takeover.Read

Sweets firm boosted by demand for childhood favourites Jan 05 2010

DEMAND for nostalgia brands among expats has helped a British sweets firm land a deal to supply three million Sherbet Fountains to Australia.Read

Tuesday lunchtime market update Jan 05 2010

RETAIL shares suffered a setback today despite stronger than expected Christmas sales figures from Next and rival John Lewis.Read

Tuesday morning market opening Jan 05 2010

NEXT shares retreated 3% today after the retailer’s cautious comments on prospects for 2010 overshadowed better-than-expected festive trading.Read

Kraft ramps up Cadbury pursuit Jan 05 2010

US food giant Kraft stepped up its pursuit of UK rival Cadbury today by pledging to sweeten the cash part of its £10bn takeover offer.Read

Next offers high street cheer Jan 05 2010

Fashion retailer Next offered further cheer from the high street today as it raised profit forecasts after better-than-expected trading.Read

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