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Primark to keep a lid on price rises as sales surge
Friday 21 January 2011
Primark ratcheted up the pressure on rival retailers yesterday with a pledge to keep its prices down, even as other fashion chains warned of price increases to offset soaring costs.
Ban for Coca-Cola's 'Vitaminwater' ad
Wednesday 19 January 2011
An ad for Coca-Cola's Vitamin Water has been banned for claiming that the drink is "nutritious" while containing up to five teaspoons of sugar, a watchdog said.
Around the world in 80 dishes No. 36: Bûche de Noël
Thursday 23 December 2010
Ingredients to serve 6-8
Tate & Lyle sells molasses unit
Friday 26 November 2010
Tate & Lyle is selling its molasses distribution business for £67m cash to the Northern Irish company W&R Barnett. The deal marks the final disposal of Tate & Lyle's historic British sugar business, after it sold its European refining interests to American Sugar Refining in the summer for £211m.
Fellowes denies plagiarism in 'Downton Abbey'
Sunday 31 October 2010
Viewers point out striking similarities between hit ITV drama and other books and films
The perfect fruit for autumn: Skye Gyngell cooks with quince
Sunday 24 October 2010
Their season will be over as soon as the cold sets in. What other reason do you need to start roasting?
Nestlé may be forced to remove health logo from its website
Thursday 14 October 2010
Food giant Nestlé could be told to remove a Government health campaign logo from its website following concerns from campaigners.
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Austerity has hardened the nation's heart
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Tottenham to smash pay scale with £150,000-a-week contract in attempt to tie Gareth Bale to club
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Strewth mate. Aussies wave goodbye to Britain as it becomes too pricey to stay
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Be more professional! GCHQ staff rapped as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange reveals messages that he says point to 'fit up'
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Join Ryanair! See the world! But we'll only pay you for nine months a year
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