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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Greggs' sausage roll gets it own waxwork at Madame Tussauds – as Brits chomp 365million every year
GREGGS' sausage roll is being honoured with its own wax figure at Madame Tussauds. The iconic savoury treat's effigy will be unveiled at the attraction for National Sausage Roll day next week. 4 4 It will be displayed on a regal blue velvet cushion, sitting on a plinth and accompanied by a plaque, which salutes the 'significant contribution it delivers to Britain's culinary heritage'. For a limited time, it will take its place alongside the likes of William Shakespeare, Sir David Attenborough and Stormzy at the London wax museum's Culture Capital zone, dedicated to those who have shaped Britain. Greggs chief exec Roisin Currie said: 'Seeing our sausage roll receive the celebrity treatment is a proud and slightly surreal moment for all of us at Greggs.' The model snack was crafted at Madame Tussauds ' London studio following the same process used for human figures. Artists spent hours ensuring it was correct in every detail. The plaque notes Greggs was founded in 1951 — and that 365million of its sausage rolls, each with 96 layers of flaky pastry, are bought every year. It is the first time that an individual food item has been so honoured at the attraction. Jo Kinsey, studio manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: 'The Greggs sausage roll is synonymous with British culture — we just had to put it in our Culture Zone. 'Our artists have put in numerous hours to capture every detail. The pressure was on to capture it perfectly because we know how passionate Brits are about their favourite pastry.' 4
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Greggs' boss rules out shutting shops in theft hotspots despite being targeted by repeat offenders
GREGGS' boss has ruled out shutting shops in theft hotspots despite some being targeted by repeat offenders. The Sun's investigations have shown how thieves have been stealing baguettes, sandwiches and drinks en masse — with some stores suffering a hit every 20 minutes. 6 Greggs chief executive Roisin Currie said the chain is working on deterrent measures Credit: Reuters 6 Chain boss Currie has ruled out shutting shops in theft hotspots despite some being targeted by repeat offenders Credit: Getty But chief executive Roisin Currie yesterday said the chain is working on deterrent measures. Some stores are trialling serving customers over counters instead of using self-service fridges, which make it easy for thieves to grab and dash. Greggs is also working with CCTV and other tech to identify and register offenders and alert cops. Ms Currie said: 'We are seeing arrests as a result.' The chain is also working with other retailers and local councils to provide 'roving security' across high streets. Ms Currie said while the shoplifting looks 'significant', the financial losses to Greggs were 'not a big number'. She refused to disclose the cost to the business, which is thought to be low due to the relatively small value of items compared with other stores. Ms Currie said: 'My preference is we don't have this situation, but we have lots of locations where there isn't this problem at all. 'There are hotspots.' She insisted there is 'lots more in our armoury' to tackle shoplifters before giving up on a store and closing. Moment UK's most prolific shoplifter with 171 convictions flees store under hat The bakery chain had been criticised for not doing more to tackle thieves. The boss's comments came as Greggs sales rose by 2.9 per cent in the first 20 weeks of the year. Shares in the business jumped by almost 10 per cent as investors were delighted that growth had picked up after a warning two months ago that nervy consumers had resulted in softer sales. Voda's £1.5bn serve Vodafone prepares to court new customers after announcing a £1.5billion investment this year to upgrade UK networks and improve phone signals. The telecoms firm — which has Brit tennis ace Jack Draper as an ambassador — is edging closer to a UK merger with Three. 6 Vodafone, which has Brit ace Jack Draper as ambassador, is edging closer to a UK merger with Three Credit: Vodafone 6 Vodafone has vowed to build the UK's best mobile network, as it boss predicts a return to profit Credit: PA Vodafone said the investment means it will have the 'best network and the largest customer base in mobile'. The pledge comes as boss Margherita Della Valle said the company would soon return to profit after posting an operating loss of £346million last year. It was knocked in Germany — its biggest market — after a law change meant it could no longer bundle phone, broadband and TV services for rental tenants. But Ms Della Valle says she has 'transformed' Vodafone, partly through a sell-off of its Italian and Spanish businesses. P.O. leak cash on Horizon Hundreds of former subpostmasters will be compensated by the Post Office after it accidentally leaked the names and addresses of victims in the Horizon IT scandal. The private limited company will pay individuals either £5,000 or £3,500, depending on whether they were living at the address leaked at the time, while higher claims may be pursued in 'special cases'. 6 The Post Office will pay compensation to hundreds of subpostmasters after the Horizon data leak scandal Credit: Alamy It comes after the Post Office last year accidentally published on its corporate website the personal details of 555 victims wrongfully prosecuted for theft and fraud over IT glitches. The law firm acting for the subpostmasters said there was still 'a long way to go to recognise the devastating breach for those affected'. The Information Commissioner's Office is still investigating the incident, and could levy a multi-million-pound fine on the Post Office for compromising people's data. Interest in saving A new arrival in UK banking is today launching a basic current account with a market-leading interest rate. Estonia's LHV Bank, which got a banking licence here in 2023, will offer 1 per cent less than the Bank of England base rate, meaning customers will get 3.25 per cent on their savings up to £100,000. Kris Brewster, retail director, said that it was an account 'without gimmicks that makes it far easier for people to save and earn'. Musk: I'm at Tesla til death Billionaire Elon Musk said he will be boss of Tesla for the next five years, but added: 'Unless I die.' The tech chief, who has led the EV firm since 2008, has come under intense scrutiny amid his controversial move into politics, with some investors calling for him to step back. 6 Billionaire Elon Musk said he will be the boss of Tesla for the next five years, but added: 'Unless I die' Credit: Getty Critics have argued that his role with President Trump has led to Tesla's first drop in sales in more than a decade. Some consumers have boycotted the brand over Mr Musk's views. But his renewed commitment to Tesla lifted its share price yesterday. The world's wealthiest man, worth hundreds of billions of dollars, said he would pull back from political spending in the future, saying at the Qatar Economic Forum: 'I think I've done enough.' Mr Musk also said he had already 'turned around' Tesla, and noted that its weakest market was in Europe. The owner of bakery chain Upper Crust is ramping up cuts amid global 'uncertainty'. SSP said it will push back a listing of its Indian business until later in the summer due to market volatility. Half-year operating profits rose 20 per cent to £45million. Warning on early rate cut The Bank of England's chief economist has said he believes interest rates are being cut 'too fast of late', raising concerns about inflation returning. Huw Pill, who voted to keep rates unchanged earlier this month, said he was concerned that wage and price inflation will remain 'higher for longer'. In a speech yesterday, Mr Pill said he thought rates should have been higher, and that the Bank had cut them 'slightly too early' last year. He has stressed that the Bank should be 'cautious and gradual' about any interest rate cuts going forward. Inflation figures which are being published today are expected to show a sharp jump in the rate of price increases as a result of higher water and utility bills. SHARES Barclays up 3.90 to 329.60 BP up 0.20 to 365.70 Centrica up 4.90 to 156.90 HSBC up 7.90 to 889.20 Lloyds up 2.18 to 78.02 M&S up 6.50 to 367.60 NatWest up 6.20 to 515.80 Royal Mail down 0.20 to 359.00 Sainsbury's up 8.40 to 289.20 Shell up 13.50 to 2486.50 Tesco up 6.80 to 377.90
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Greggs on a roll as its new mac and cheese becomes a social media sensation
Greggs is cashing in as popular new products, including mac and cheese, go viral on social media. The group said 'innovation is playing its part' as sales in the 20 weeks to May 17 were 2.9 per cent higher than the same period last year. Recent products to fly off the shelves across its 2,638 stores include new pizzas, chicken goujons and iced drinks such as peach tea and mint lemonade. A £4.55 box of mac and cheese has proved especially popular – with customers raving about the pasta on social media. The company last month rolled the product out to every store after it went 'viral on Tik Tok', the chain said. 'We launched mac and cheese earlier this year and our customers are loving it,' said boss Roisin Currie. Greggs has hailed 'better trading conditions' in the past three months.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Greggs' boss rules out shutting shops in theft hotspots despite being targeted by repeat offenders
GREGGS' boss has ruled out shutting shops in theft hotspots despite some being targeted by repeat offenders. The Sun's investigations have shown how thieves have been stealing baguettes, sandwiches and drinks en masse — with some stores suffering a hit every 20 minutes. 6 6 But chief executive Roisin Currie yesterday said the chain is working on deterrent measures. Some stores are trialling serving customers over counters instead of using self-service fridges, which make it easy for thieves to grab and dash. Greggs is also working with CCTV and other tech to identify and register offenders and alert cops. Ms Currie said: 'We are seeing arrests as a result.' The chain is also working with other retailers and local councils to provide 'roving security' across high streets. Ms Currie said while the shoplifting looks 'significant', the financial losses to Greggs were 'not a big number'. She refused to disclose the cost to the business, which is thought to be low due to the relatively small value of items compared with other stores. Ms Currie said: 'My preference is we don't have this situation, but we have lots of locations where there isn't this problem at all. 'There are hotspots.' She insisted there is 'lots more in our armoury' to tackle shoplifters before giving up on a store and closing. Moment UK's most prolific shoplifter with 171 convictions flees store under hat The bakery chain had been criticised for not doing more to tackle thieves. The boss's comments came as Greggs sales rose by 2.9 per cent in the first 20 weeks of the year. Shares in the business jumped by almost 10 per cent as investors were delighted that growth had picked up after a warning two months ago that nervy consumers had resulted in softer sales. Voda's £1.5bn serve Vodafone prepares to court new customers after announcing a £1.5billion investment this year to upgrade UK networks and improve phone signals. The telecoms firm — which has Brit tennis ace Jack Draper as an ambassador — is edging closer to a UK merger with Three. 6 6 Vodafone said the investment means it will have the 'best network and the largest customer base in mobile'. The pledge comes as boss Margherita Della Valle said the company would soon return to profit after posting an operating loss of £346million last year. It was knocked in Germany — its biggest market — after a law change meant it could no longer bundle phone, broadband and TV services for rental tenants. But Ms Della Valle says she has 'transformed' Vodafone, partly through a sell-off of its Italian and Spanish businesses. P.O. leak cash on Horizon Hundreds of former subpostmasters will be compensated by the Post Office after it accidentally leaked the names and addresses of victims in the Horizon IT scandal. The private limited company will pay individuals either £5,000 or £3,500, depending on whether they were living at the address leaked at the time, while higher claims may be pursued in 'special cases'. 6 It comes after the Post Office last year accidentally published on its corporate website the personal details of 555 victims wrongfully prosecuted for theft and fraud over IT glitches. The law firm acting for the subpostmasters said there was still 'a long way to go to recognise the devastating breach for those affected'. The Information Commissioner's Office is still investigating the incident, and could levy a multi-million-pound fine on the Post Office for compromising people's data. Interest in saving A new arrival in UK banking is today launching a basic current account with a market-leading interest rate. Estonia's LHV Bank, which got a banking licence here in 2023, will offer 1 per cent less than the Bank of England base rate, meaning customers will get 3.25 per cent on their savings up to £100,000. Kris Brewster, retail director, said that it was an account 'without gimmicks that makes it far easier for people to save and earn'. Musk: I'm at Tesla til death Billionaire Elon Musk said he will be boss of Tesla for the next five years, but added: 'Unless I die.' The tech chief, who has led the EV firm since 2008, has come under intense scrutiny amid his controversial move into politics, with some investors calling for him to step back. 6 Critics have argued that his role with President Trump has led to Tesla's first drop in sales in more than a decade. Some consumers have boycotted the brand over Mr Musk's views. But his renewed commitment to Tesla lifted its share price yesterday. The world's wealthiest man, worth hundreds of billions of dollars, said he would pull back from political spending in the future, saying at the Qatar Economic Forum: 'I think I've done enough.' Mr Musk also said he had already 'turned around' Tesla, and noted that its weakest market was in Europe. The owner of bakery chain Upper Crust is ramping up cuts amid global 'uncertainty'. SSP said it will push back a listing of its Indian business until later in the summer due to market volatility. Half-year operating profits rose 20 per cent to £45million. Warning on early rate cut The Bank of England's chief economist has said he believes interest rates are being cut 'too fast of late', raising concerns about inflation returning. Huw Pill, who voted to keep rates unchanged earlier this month, said he was concerned that wage and price inflation will remain 'higher for longer'. In a speech yesterday, Mr Pill said he thought rates should have been higher, and that the Bank had cut them 'slightly too early' last year. He has stressed that the Bank should be 'cautious and gradual' about any interest rate cuts going forward. Inflation figures which are being published today are expected to show a sharp jump in the rate of price increases as a result of higher water and utility bills.
Leader Live
20-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Greggs sales pick up amid boost from ‘viral' mac and cheese
The high street bakery chain said it has also benefited from 'better trading conditions' as growth accelerated following a slower start to the year. Greggs said that new products are 'playing its part' in stronger sales, reporting that its new peach iced tea and mint lemonade drinks are 'performing well'. It added that hot food items are also popular, with strong sales of its fried chicken goujons, pizza boxes and potato wedges. The retailer's recently launched Mac and Cheese has also sold well after going 'viral on TikTok' earlier this year, with Greggs rolling it out to all stores last month as a result. The company, which runs 2,638 shops, said total sales rose by 7.4% to £784 million for the first 20 weeks of 2025. Like-for-like sales grew by 2.9% over the period on the back of stronger trading over the past 11 weeks, while overall sales were also supported by new shops. The chain opened 66 new stores over the period, although it significantly offset these by closing 46 stores – which included 21 relocations. Boss Roisin Currie said it is part of the company's strategy to open larger stores, shutting some smaller high street stores down as a result. She said the group's expanded range of products, click and collect and delivery service means some of its traditional shops are not fit for purpose. Greggs said it is still confident that it can grow its estate by between 140 and 150 net stores this year. The update came as Greggs continues to battle rising shoplifting across its shops, with the business confirming earlier this week that it has put sandwiches and drinks behind counters in some of its stores as a deterrent. The bakery chain typically displays the items in self-service fridges but has ditched this in at least five stores due to a spate of thefts. Ms Currie told the PA news agency that there is a 'significant' cost caused by thefts in some areas, driving the company to launch security initiatives, which also include body-worn cameras.
