Associated British Foods

Consumer giant ABF says it is in talks with the government over the future of the plant near Hull.

Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".

The firm's owner said the soaring cost of living is putting households under pressure.

The retailer saw sales fall as the spread of Omicron cut the number of visitors to its shops.

But the fashion retailer says its shops are all set for Christmas and it expects profits to rise.

The discount fashion chain says shoppers are still stocking up on cycle shorts and seam-free clothes.