Ian King Business Podcast: Primark, borrowing and FTSE highs

23 April 2024, 11:44 | Updated: 23 April 2024, 14:26

Associated British Foods, the parent company of Primark, says pre-tax half-year profits jumped by 37% in the six months to March.

On today's episode, Ian King looks at what that has done for its share price.

Meanwhile, he digs into the markets after a record-high FTSE 100 close of 8,023.

Plus, a blow for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt after government borrowing came in higher than forecast.

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