M&S clothing hitting the spot

Marks & Spencer reports its half year results next week. Richard Fletcher, Business Editor of The Times, talks to Deidre Hipwell, retail correspondent, about what to expect from the retailer that she says the British people are “obsessed” with. Will M&S have managed to find the fashion pulse of the nation, especially in their womens’ clothing range? And why has their food always done so consistently well, even during the recession?There are also full year results from the owners of Primark. Deirdre discusses how the retailer is doing abroad and also gives tips on the best to find a quiet Primark to shop in.Meanwhile, BT has been given the green light by the competition watchdog for its takeover of EE. Nic Fildes, Technology & Communications Editor, explains why BT’s chief executive, Gavin Patterson, will now fight “tooth and nail” to make sure Ofcom does not try to split off its Openreach division. And have they got some unlikely defenders in the form of bankers?Finally, Kathryn Hopkins, Economics...

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