In the news this morning, Aldi has fired its latest salvo in the battle for Britain’s food shoppers with the launch of a smaller high street brand.
Also today, fresh fears of a no-deal Brexit take their toll on listed retailers and housebuilders after prime minister Theresa May requested a three-month extension to the deadline for the UK to leave the European Union.
Elsewhere:
News round-up: Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through to Cannes
Kier falls into the red as bins and hospital deals turn sour
Hunger striker ends protest after Clydesdale Bank offers meeting
House price growth slowest in six years
Kingfisher boss Véronique Laury to fly nest as profits dive
Julian Dunkerton ‘disappointed’ by opposition to Superdry return
