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'Swapsies': Senior ABF officer acted corruptly, watchdog finds

Former EL1 had a 'close' friend linked to illicit tobacco.

The Canberra Times · May 19

Australian who smuggled 50 pounds of cocaine inside printers get nine years behind bars — five devices intercepted by border forces had compressed powder stuffed in the paper trays

A member of a crime syndicate that tried to smuggle cocaine hidden inside printers has been sentenced to nine years behind bars.

Tom’s Hardware · May 15

Veteran plans to become first triple amputee to complete London Marathon

Former corporal Andy Reid, who lost both legs and his right arm after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan, expects it will take him 12-13 hours.

Evening Standard · Apr 25

ABF poised to reveal result of Primark and food business demerger plan

Retail analysts say breaking up food and fashion group would make sense in challenging business environment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19

Primark, Magnum, Castrol... who’s next? Why Britain’s top brands are being sold or split by their owners

A weak pound and a sluggish economy mean some of our top brands are up for grabs

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Primark appoints new permanent boss as parent firm reviews spin-off

Eoin Tonge has been named permanent boss of Primark after predecessor Paul Marchant resigned over an allegation of inappropriate behaviour last year.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Primark names former Marks and Spencer chief as permanent CEO amid potential demerger

Owner Associated British Foods (ABF) is also considering a potential demerger of the popular retail chain

The Independent UK · Mar 5

CMA begins full review of Kingsmill owner’s planned takeover of bread rival Hovis

Move by UK competition regulator comes as Associated British Foods, which owns Primark, issues profit warning

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Competition and Markets Authority to probe ABF’s deal to buy Hovis

In August, Associated British Foods (ABF) struck a deal to buy the 135-year-old business from US private equity owner Endless.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025

Hovis takeover bid investigated by competition watchdog

The proposed deal would create a major player in the baking sector

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025