Press Digest: British Business - November 21
21/11/2025 03:49
Nov 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
The Times
- Unilever ULVR.L is considering selling historic British brands including Marmite, Colman's and Bovril as the consumer goods giant exits some food businesses to focus on beauty and wellbeing.
- Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel has halted millions of pounds of planned rail investments in Britain and warned of higher fares in response to a possible tripling in its business rates bill.
The Guardian
- Keir Starmer has defended his decision to travel to South Africa for the G20 summit days before the budget and despite the planned absence of Donald Trump.
The Telegraph
- Paramount Skydance PSKY.O has won the auction for the rights to broadcast most Champions League matches in Britain from 2027 to 2031.
Sky News
- British supermarket group Asda has raised 568 million pounds ($742.72 million) from sale-and-leaseback agreements on 24 stores and a depot, it said on Thursday, providing a cash boost as sales continue to fall.
The Independent
- Fast-food chain Nando's is ramping up its expansion in Britain after a strong year of sales and profit growth, with plans to open 14 new restaurants by February.
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