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Rich List 2025: The UK’s wealthiest billionaires revealed

The billionaire Hinduja family has retained their position at the top spot for the fourth year running

The Independent UK

Rich List 2025: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?

Gopi Hinduja and his family, which is behind the Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group, were Britain’s richest in 2025.

Evening Standard

Consumer caution dampens Primark results as owner ABF reports profits hit

ABF group revenue was down 2% at $12.7 billion, and adjusted profit before tax was also down 10% from $1.2 billion the previous year to £818 million $1.09 billion.

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Primark says it is not raising prices despite tax and wage cost hikes

It came as parent firm Associated British Foods said it saw ‘weaker sales’ across the budget fashion chain’s UK and Ireland stores.

The Independent UK

Primark boss steps down over inappropriate behaviour allegation

Paul Marchant “acknowledged his error of judgement”, said Primark owner Associated British Foods on Monday.

Euronews

Hard-pressed shoppers will benefit as retailers carry ‘weight’ of UK tax rises, says Primark owner

ABF boss George Weston says budget is positive for ‘the least affluent’ but will cost firm ‘tens of millions’ of pounds

The Guardian - UK

Primark boss says weight of Budget tax rises ‘falling on high street’

George Weston, the chief executive of Primark owner Associated British Foods, said it was preparing for a big jump in business costs.

Evening Standard

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Rich List 2024: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?

Gopi Hinduja and his family, which is behind the Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group, have been named as Britain’s richest.

The Independent UK

Kingsmill owner warns of price rises due to ‘very small’ expected harvests in UK

ABF, which also owns Dorset Cereals, says it is not yet planning rises but it may need to import ‘quite a lot’ of grain

The Guardian - UK

Primark booms as Rita Ora deal pays off

Inflation has all but gone, says Primark boss

Evening Standard

UK food inflation may be gone by Easter, claims boss of major retailer

Upbeat comments by Associated British Foods CEO come as grocery price rises fall to single digits for first time in 18 months

The Guardian - UK

Lipstick and velvet leggings sales boost Primark as London shoppers return to the office

Huge divi of £459 million shared by founding family, charities and shareholders

Evening Standard

Primark is back -- but Oxford Street needs help says boss

Company raises profit forecasts again

Evening Standard

Primark sales climb as prices rise and city centre stores boom

Retailer will extend online click & collect service to London and expand into Texas after strong results

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Primark’s parent says price rises ‘nearly through’ as cost-of-living crisis hits profit

Budget fashion chain adds to hopes inflation has peaked as it looks ahead to future price cuts

Wales Online

Primark boss issues update on whether chain will launch online deliveries

The retailer has been trialling a click and collect service

The Guardian - UK

End of the good times for Persimmon as cracks appear in housing market

Ever-rising prices meant the homebuilder channelled large sums to shareholders and executives in recent years

Daily Record

Primark issues major announcement on price rises over the next year

The fast-fashion chain has confirmed that customers will not see any further price rises across stores

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Evening Standard

Sales of hats and hoodies soar at Primark as shoppers aim to keep central heating off

PRIMARK shoppers are back in stores at near pre-pandemic levels – and stocking up on cold weather clothes so they can keep heating bills down.

Wales Online

Primark makes big announcement on price rises between now and next autumn

Primark like-for-like sales have broadly returned to pre-Covid levels in the UK,

Evening Standard

Primark to trial “click and collect” on children’s clothes in first online venture

INTERNET refusenik Primark is dipping its toe into the online world with the trial of a click and collect service on children’s clothes and toys.

Manchester Evening News

Primark boss makes bleak confession about all of the items being stocked in stores

He's admitted to being full of 'regret'

Daily Mirror

Primark boss says he 'regrets' decision to raise prices on clothing this year

Fashion giant Primark has a reputation for value, but now the retailer says it is being forced into a series of price hikes because the rising cost of living is hiking its own costs

Glasgow Live

Primark owner issues warning to everyone who shops in store amid cost of living crisis

Primark are warning all customers to expect price hikes as the budget friendly fashion giant are being impacted by the rising rate of inflation. Bosses say they will make 'selective' choices.

Chronicle Live

Primark warns shoppers of autumn price rises as costs increase

Primark has said it is no longer able to offset cost increases with savings and the price rises will take effect on its autumn and winter clothing ranges

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