Chinese to guzzle British pork
18 May 2012 | by Rebecca Burn-Callander
Stat of the day: £50m. UK pig farmers have struck a £50m trade deal to sell their pork to China. That's some serious coin(k).
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Farmers' profits grow 25% in 2011
21 May 2012 | by Michael Northcott
The UK's farming sector benefited from rising commodity prices on international markets in 2011, pushing profits up by £1.75bn.
Soggy April hits sales at Greggs
16 May 2012 | by Rebecca Burn-Callander
The pasty retailer has reported a 1.8% drop in like-for-like sales in the 19 weeks to May 12 after miserable weather dampened consumer spending.
Trade deficit narrows as British firms expand abroad
15 May 2012 | by Michael Northcott
The UK's trade deficit narrowed to £2.7bn in March, proving that British firms are upping their export game. This morning alone, Wonga, Global Energy Group and Paul Smith have announced international expansion.
Nissan drives profits higher
11 May 2012 | by Michael Northcott
The car manufacturing giant has announced a profit jump of around 150% for the first quarter, compared with a year ago.
Scotland is 'least satisfactory' place to be an entrepreneur
10 May 2012 | by Rebecca Burn-Callander
A new report by the Forum of Private Business has revealed that business owners are happiest in the North West, and most miserable in Scotland. Why? Read on...
UK manufacturing grinds to life?
10 May 2012 | by Rebecca Burn-Callander
The March ONS data is out and, despite the recession, manufacturing is making a half-hearted comeback with a 0.9% rise.
Unemployment sends Italians flocking to the hills
04 May 2012 | by Andrew Saunders
With youth unemployment at 36%, life as a shepherd has reportedly never been more popular for Italian youth.
Hire prisoners, Ken Clarke tells businesses
04 May 2012
Quote of the day: 'I want eventually to see businesses manufacturing, providing services, from prisons on a commercial basis.' Justice Secretary Ken Clarke is urging businesses to hire former prisoners in an effort to stop them re-offending.
Weetabix goes east for £1.2bn
03 May 2012 | by Michael Northcott
Shanghai-based Bright Food to buy 60% stake in the international cereal business.
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