Capitalism

Almost 170 jobs go as Pasta Reale goes under

29-Aug-2014 By Rod Addy

Almost 170 jobs have been lost at fresh and filled pasta processor Pasta Reale as the Sussex-based company called in administrators from BDO on August 26 after 35 years of trading.

We must think the unthinkable

05-Jul-2010 By Rick Pendrous

Had the merchant bank been called Lehman Sisters, it would probably never have gone bankrupt in 2008, precipitating one of the world's biggest financial crises ever recorded.

Union criticises Burton’s Food’s consultation

30-Jul-2007 By Sarah Britton

Trade union Unite has accused Duke Street Capital (DSC) of leaving it too late to consult over the fate of its Burton's Foods biscuit plant in...

Private equity to make inroads into flour milling

09-Jul-2007 By Rick Pendrous

The bulk of Britain’s flour milling operations will in future be independently owned with private equity playing an increasing role as the big...

Last ditch talks to save jobs at Burton’s Biscuits

04-Jun-2007 By Elaine Watson

Workers from the Burton’s Foods plant at Moreton, Merseyside, and union bosses will meet employment minister Jim Murphy this evening (June 5) to...