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Mammon: How Asda takes sting out of the crunch

Unusually for a chief financial officer, Asda's Judith McKenna never really gets to talk numbers. She can't: ever since the supermarket group was bought by Wal-Mart in 1999, she has been kept on a tight leash by the US...

Red means go: Tim Atkin on new Spanish wines

'What's the Spanish for brass monkeys?' I asked a winemaker in Rioja last week. We were standing in a vineyard in Laguardia, with our scarves wound, tourniquet-tight, around our necks. Parts of the region still had grapes to...

Investing in Christmases ahead with a Child Trust Fund

More than half of British parents would rather their children received a contribution to their savings, rather than the latest expensive must-have toy, according to research by Child Trust Fund provider Family Investments. The...

Ruck and Maul: RFU to press ahead with Championship despite claims of 'suicide'

The Rugby Football Union have often been accused of having the agility of a supertanker when it comes to reacting to events, so it's almost refreshing to hear them accused of moving like a speedboat on, er, speed. The latest...

The Green revolution: Sir Philip Green

Published Date: 16 November 2008 Sir Philip Green is in the mood to boost his high street portfolio with the best bits of Baugur – if the price is right, writes William Lyons HE HAS a reputation as a swashbuckling...

The Week Unzipped: Capital house prices fall 11%

Published Date: 16 November 2008 THE rate at which house prices are falling in Edinburgh is accelerating, with values plunging 11.4% over the past year to the end of October, according to the Edinburgh Solicitors Property...

Children's In Need on target to beat donations record

Generous viewers have shrugged off the credit crunch to put Children in Need on course to beat its £37m donations record. Last night £21m had already been raised - £2m more than last year - and bosses expect at least another...

Credit Crunch: How to save a fortune on the high street by haggling

The customer is king in the credit crunch... and if you're cheeky enough to ask, this is a great time to get big discounts on the high street. They Said: "We could offer £85 off and set it up for free the same day. "We are not...

In which our hero discourages cheap and nasty, and clears up the real meaning of value

Some people seem to think that this recession will be the death of nice food. Every newspaper you read is saying we should all be shopping in Lidl and Aldi, and it has become fashionable to laugh at how we used to spend all...

How to Find the Best Bra for Your Body Shape

A Guide to Bra Styles that Flatter Your Figure Choosing the right bra style can really make a difference to your silhouette. Bra Types for Small-Busts Theses days women no longer need to be self-conscious about having small...