Economy exits double dip recession with Olympic help
The UK officially emerged from double-dip recession yesterday (October 25), with help from the Olympics, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Archives for October 25, 2012
Nestlé boosts Fairtrade by certifying 800M 2-finger Kit Kat bars
Fairtrade certification for two-finger Kit Kat bars will double Nestlé UK & Ireland’s commitment to the ethical sourcing brand from January 2013.
Food firm fined £12k after worker’s 'preventable' fall
Bedford grain milling firm European Oat Millers has been fined £12,000 after one of its workers fell 3m while working on a night shift.
Eddie Stobart ‘throws toys out of pram’ in Tesco drivers row: union
Transport firm Eddie Stobart was accused this week (October 24) of “throwing their toys out of the pram in a fit of pique and walking away,” by Unite the union, as the row over drivers for Tesco at the Doncaster distribution hub deepened.
Asda boss in PR gaffe: when radio interviews turn nasty
A BBC Radio 4 Today programme interview took an unexpected turn this week after an Asda public relations boss admitted to presenter James Naughtie that two out of three Asda checkouts were “guilty” of tempting mums to buy sweets for children.
Holmesterne strengthens management team
North Yorkshire-based food manufacturer, Holmesterne has strengthened its management team with the appointment of two new executives.