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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Greggs boss blames weight-loss drugs and ‘tough’ conditions as profits slump

The bakery giant’s boss anticipates that ‘easing inflationary pressures’ will boost consumer spending

The Independent UK

Greggs expects ‘easing inflationary pressures’ to boost shoppers

The chain, which employs more than 33,000 people, stressed that it has been resilient in the face of a ‘challenging market’.

Evening Standard

Greggs to reveal trading amid pressure from cost of living and weight loss drugs

On Tuesday March 3, Greggs is expected to reveal pre-tax profits of around £173 million for the year to December 27, representing a 9% drop.

Evening Standard

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Revolut, Monzo or Santander: Which is the best premium bank account?

From sausage rolls to Tinder Gold, see what extras you can get with a paid-for current account

The Independent UK

A couturier who loves Greggs? Why Robert Wun should be your new favourite designer

Wun feels like a Londoner and shows in Paris, but feels most at home in the “safe haven” of couture

Evening Standard

Your coffee questions answered: ‘What in the world possesses anyone to use a coffee pod?’

Whether it’s beans or machines, grinders or milk, the Filter’s coffee expert Sasha Muller answered readers’ questions

The Guardian - UK

Greggs’ ‘most prolific’ thief caught stealing nearly £2,000 of food in plain sight

A serial Greggs thief nicknamed “Hamster” by staff was caught on CCTV stealing almost £2,000 worth of food during a six-week spree.

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Greggs thief nicknamed ‘Hamster’ by staff steals £2,000 worth of goods

Adam Gosling, 39, targeted the branch multiple times on some days, stealing up to £100 per visit

Evening Standard

Greggs’ most prolific thief caught on CCTV stealing nearly £2,000 of food

Footage released by police showed him brazenly taking drinks from a shop fridge

The Independent UK

‘I’d come back to the UK – but I’m not playing a cop’: Oscar-tipped Wunmi Mosaku on sensational vampire smash Sinners

She grew up on a Manchester council estate. Now she’s gone stratospheric for her pivotal role in Sinners. The star talks about leaving Britain for LA – and the £30 bus trip that changed her life

The Guardian - UK

UK supermarkets go all out for ‘Jab-uary’ with food for those on weight-loss drugs

M&S, Morrisons and Ocado among retailers bringing out ranges targeting shoppers taking Wegovy or similar

The Guardian - UK

Ocado launches ‘small steak’ in new aisle for people on weight loss jabs

It follows retailers including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Greggs in advertising new ranges catering for those taking GLP-1 drugs.

The Independent UK

Greggs increases sausage roll price as cost of living bites again

Price of Greggs sausage roll now £1.35 in most shops, amid rising business costs

The Independent UK

How weight loss jabs have changed the Greggs menu

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FTSE 100 flat as AB Foods and Tesco disappoint

The FTSE 100 index closed down 3.52 points at 10,044.69.

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs have made us rethink our menu, Greggs boss admits

The bakery chain recently launched egg pots and protein drinks as part of its plans to tap into nutritional trends

Evening Standard

Greggs boss says there is ‘no doubt’ weight loss jabs are impacting business

The bakery chain recently launched egg pots and protein drinks as part of its plans to tap into nutritional trends.

The Guardian - UK

Greggs puts up price of sausage roll by 5p to £1.35 amid rising costs

Bakery chain also adds 10p to a latte, bringing it to £2.25, as CEO warns of ‘a tough, challenging market’

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The Independent UK

Greggs serves up Christmas sales boost despite ‘challenging’ market

The bakery chain, which has about 2,740 shops, said it was performing better than its competitors.

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Pub chain shares rise on reports of government U-turn over business rates – as it happened

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Evening Standard

Supermarket giants and high street stalwarts to reveal festive figures

Tesco and Sainsbury’s will report updates after a hard-fought Christmas in the sector, while Next, M&S and Greggs will also give their verdict.

The Guardian - UK

Feeling the bite: is Greggs on a roll or is its expansion overbaked?

UK pastry chain has plans for two new factories and 800 more branches, despite sales falling in 2025 and analysts questioning brand’s direction

The Guardian - UK

I’m not sure a bakery needs a branded condom – can any business resist selling merch now?

From Trader Joe’s totes to Greggs jewellery, swag mania reveals how small businesses can promote their ‘brands’ – and how we use stuff to signal our tribe, says freelance journalist Elle Hunt

Evening Standard

Supermarket giants and high street stalwarts to reveal festive figures

Tesco and Sainsbury’s will report updates after a hard-fought Christmas in the sector, while Next, M&S and Greggs will also give their verdict.

Evening Standard

Bucket hats to strawberries and cream sandwiches – what we bought in 2025

From sausage rolls drenched in KFC gravy and a wonky Christmas tree giveaway, here’s what excited consumers this year.

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