UK retailers urge faster end to tax break on low-value imported goods Primark, Currys and Boohoo criticise government for waiting until 2029 to phase out exemption on customs duty The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025
Relief for retailers as business rate changes in budget not as bad as feared Sainsbury’s chief executive says ‘industry concerns have been heard’, although others outside retail industry are left frustrated by changes The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
If you want to do a traditional Christmas well this year, get your decor from Primark – 6 stunning festive buys that back me up It looks so good! Ideal Home · Nov 15, 2025
Olivia Attwood, JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes lead the sparkle at festive parties across London Stars from the television and influencer worlds descended on the bright lights of London Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025
Primark issues product recalls for baby items over safety fears Primark urged customers to stop using the product and return it immediately to their nearest store The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
Stocks mixed and pound dips amid Budget tax hints The FTSE 100 Index closed up 13.59 points at 9,714.96. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
Primark owner ponders spin-off and separate listing in possible boost to City Chief executive George Weston said the outcome of the review could mean spinning off Primark as a separately-listed entity in the UK. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
AB Foods considers spinning off Primark after annual profits fall Associated British Foods announced a review of the structure of the group alongside its full-year financial results. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
Primark owner’s boss urges Reeves not to hit shoppers with budget tax rises George Weston tells chancellor to ‘tax rich folks instead’ as ABF says it could split fashion chain from food arm The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025
I'm 'Cosy-maxxing' at home this autumn – and these 6 Primark buys are how I'm doing it in style Being cosy is so in right now Ideal Home · Oct 26, 2025
Best non-wired maternity bras: Top 10 tried and tested See ya ill-fitting bras – discover the options that can be worn through the first, second and third trimester (and beyond) Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025
Helen Skelton’s trend-ticking cardigan will make a chic addition to any wardrobe - and you’ll never believe where it's from Thanks to her chic styling, the star's bargain buy looked very high-end Woman & Home · Oct 11, 2025
‘Wellness washing’ is tricking us all into thinking we’re healthy, and it’s only getting worse WHAT IS WELLNESS WASHING: We risk losing access to the authentic aspects of wellness if we don’t learn to spot this phenomenon and call it out, says Emilie Lavinia The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
Retailer says larger stores to come under pressure from rate changes IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025 Primark owner says larger stores to come under pressure from rates changes George Weston said the Government ‘should not increase taxes on businesses any more’ in November.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 Primark owner delivers warning to Rachel Reeves over ‘mistaken’ rate changes Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces the daunting task of boosting Treasury revenues to address a potential £40 billion deficit in state finances
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Primark boss issues stark warning to Reeves over Budget George Weston urged the chancellor not to give consumer confidence another ‘great whack’ in November
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025 Primark owner’s boss warns Reeves not to give consumer sentiment ‘another great whack’ in budget George Weston, CEO at ABF, also said food price inflation had peaked and would now start to ease
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 FTSE 100 closes lower as geopolitical issues worry investors Nato fighter jets shot down Russian drones over Polish airspace for the first time.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 Sales weaker-than-expected at Zara owner amid ‘complex’ market conditions The boss of Inditex, the world’s largest fashion retailer, said it was a ‘solid’ performance in the face of market conditions.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Business news live: Klarna see same growth ‘in 4 hours to Wise in 4 years’, UK inflation expected to stay at 3.8% Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Thursday
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 Primark owner says sales improving despite ‘consumer caution’ Like-for-like sales are expected to have dropped by around 2% over the current half-year but were offset by the group’s store expansion plans.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 FTSE 100 Live 10 September: Shares setback for Primark owner, Vistry profits slump The performance of retail chain Primark is in focus after owner Associated British Foods published an update today.
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025 High street giants to reveal sales as bosses warn over rising costs Primark’s owner Associated British Foods and John Lewis Partnership are set to give investors an update on recent trading.
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 High street giants to reveal sales as bosses warn over rising costs Primark’s owner Associated British Foods and John Lewis Partnership are set to give investors an update on recent trading.