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Thursday 7 May 2020

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Revenues up and losses narrow at newly acquired Kettle Foods

Revenues have nudged up and operating losses have narrowed at the snack company behind Kettle Chips and Metcalfe's Skinny Popcorn, recently filed accounts have revealed. News of the results comes eight months after Valeo agreed to buy the business for about £66m.
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Business Matters: COVID-19 – a crisis apart

As the economic fall-out from COVID-19 bites, John Swarbrick, head of portfolio at BGF considers what management teams can do to navigate the here and now.
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Deals

IGF backs fire protection firm

An insulation and fire protection specialist has secured a £1.5m working capital package from Independent Growth Finance (IGF).
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Virgin Media and O2 in ‘game changing’ merger

Broadband network Virgin Media is to merge with O2 after their owners agreed a joint venture which values the businesses at £18.7bn and £12.7bn respectively, creating a 'game changer with the financial strength to invest in UK digital infrastructure'.
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Bounce Back Loans initiative approves £2bn worth of applications

The Bounce Back Loans scheme has approved more than 69,000 applications worth about £2bn during its first 24 hours.
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New lenders approved for emergency loan scheme

The British Business Bank has approved nine new lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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Business

New chairman for Saffron Building Society

A new chairman has taken the reins at Saffron Building Society in Essex.
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Property

Bid for 55 new homes tipped for refusal

A bid to construct up to 55 new homes in Northamptonshire has been recommended for refusal.
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Construction industry needs government green light – FMB

The construction industry needs a green light from the government to ensure that sites can be re-opened safely, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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Manufacturing

Müller’s sales surge during lockdown

Yogurt brand Müller has reported a surge in sales throughout March and April compared to the first two months of the year.
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