SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons pledged to continue its expansion into southern England as it served up a forecast-busting 21 per cent rise in annual profit.
BP yesterday moved into one of the hottest regions for oil exploration with a $7billion (£4.7billion) deal to buy the international oil and gas assets of US-based Devon Energy.
COST-conscious shoppers buying cheap food at upmarket grocer Waitrose helped parent John Lewis Partnership to higher annual profits, writes Philip Waller.
HOUSEHOLD goods group Home Retail forecast higher than expected profits for the second time in three months despite lower fourth-quarter sales and smaller margins at both its Argos and Homebase arms.
SMALL firms, with a turnover of less than £150,000, working in agricultural services and membership organisations sectors are among the hardest hit by increases in the flat rate of VAT rate charged by HMRC, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
A NEW online service dedicated to support farmers and small holders to help save them time and money when grappling red tape issues and planning has just been launched by Business Link.