Steve Farrell

While the Westons in the UK control ABF and Fortnum & Mason, Boots' new owners are the separate Canadian branch of the family. So what can they bring to the 177-year-old British retailer?

The recruitment push comes as a clutch of bidders vies for parts of the business in auction process by owner Gordon Brothers

Gordon Brothers has parachuted in Andrew Kirkpatrick, Stephen Welch and Dominic Young

A growing gap can reflect changing shopper choices driven by retailer customer strategies as much as it can movement in comparable prices

New CPI inflation figures this week prompted last-ditch food industry calls for the government to help by delivering a much-needed cost-cutting budget on 28 October

The competition regulator has confirmed the two discounters will be banned from using restrictive clauses in property deals to stop rivals from opening nearby

Development and land intelligence firm Ortelias, whose co-founder is a former regional Lidl property head, searched criteria matches across the country

Starting off the night with a burst of high-tempo energy, the trio had everyone on their feet from the first note. They sounded incredibly sharp, taking on the massive vocal arrangements and showing off the tight chemistry they've perfected over two and a half decades. It's hard to believe it's been twenty-five years since they first broke out, but hearing them hold down the stage live proves why they are pop royalty.

Cody Johnson brought his unapologetic, traditional Texas country sound to Manchester, kicking off his first-ever headline UK and Ireland arena tour with a powerful performance at the AO Arena. Taking the stage on Saturday, 24 October 2026, the former rodeo rider turned country superstar proved that genuine, fiddle-and-steel-driven country music has a massive, dedicated following on this side of the Atlantic. The night marked a major milestone for British country music fans, who packed out the venue to witness a masterclass in authentic live performance.

Aldi and Lidl have said the CMA's decision will change little, but both will have to remove restrictive clauses from their land deals