The Pitards (Penguin Modern Classics)

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When we start producing a new bag, the person in the factory who’s been working with us for 20 years pretty much knows whether it will be a success of not.” Mulberry proves that responsible British fashion manufacturing is possible, says Billington. “At Mulberry we compete with Louis Vuitton and Chanel and Gucci and we hold our own. But it would be great to have a government incentivising UK manufacturing beyond the big boys of the car industry.”

Pittards farm has been a real haven for us, the owners - Vivienne and Hew - are wonderful and helpful."

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Sign up to receive daily news updates and breaking news alerts straight to your inbox for free here. It is ideally located to explore Somerset and Dorset. Vivienne and Huw were superb hosts. Many thanks for the wine/biscuits and milk in the fridge. But not everyone agrees that local manufacturing is an automatic win for sustainability. Amy Powney, designer of the upmarket British brand Mother of Pearl and a prominent advocate for sustainable fashion, chooses to manufacture abroad, close to where her fabric is sourced. “My primary concern is the environment, and that is a global issue. Manufacturing in the UK has obvious benefits for jobs and industry and community, but not necessarily for the environment.” Then, on August 8, a further company announcement detailed an intention to appoint administrators. Bosses said the firm was looking to find a buyer and confirmed the company was continuing to trade. Lovely host who has provided everything you could need for a lovely holiday. We are going to visit again as needed to cut our break short due to Covid 19.

But it has been confirmed today (September 5) that Lucy Winterborne and Daniel Hurd of Ernst & Young have been appointed as joint administrators. Ms Winterborne and Mr Hurd are said to be at an advanced stage of negotiations to sell the company's business and assets, including its Ethiopian subsidiaries. Pittards said: "If the necessary resolution at the general meeting are not passed the placing will not proceed, and the company will not be able to continue to trade. Shareholders are therefore urged to vote in favour of the resolutions."Most upscale “Scottish cashmere” companies import yarn from goats in Mongolia, which is then milled in Scotland. Merino sheep originated in Spain but in the 19th century, as meat production overtook the wool trade in importance and larger sheep became more profitable, the petite merino breed fell out of favour in Europe and was exported to Australia and New Zealand. These two countries now produce 80% of the world’s merino wool, prized for its softness. Businesses that have competitive advantages within their industry are good candidates for dividen...

As the last remaining European banks return to their pre-Covid dividend generosity, a new dynamic... Well positioned for walks directly from the cottage. Many National Trust properties within easy reach. We thought it would be nice but were well impressed when we arrived. Great to have a lovely roomy property for two.Shares in the Yeovil, Somerset-based leather and leather goods producer were down 39% to 23.00p each in London on Friday afternoon. Pittards Farm Cottage was lovely, just perfect for us to get away and spend time in Somerset sightseeing." Indeed the Pitard family has a hold over Lannec, as he has borrowed a sizable portion of the cash required to realise his ambition of owning a boat after years of being an enlisted sailor. However, the very fact that Dame Pitard's daughter is married to a ship's captain is itself sufficient reason for their disdain. Spotlessly clean and everything you need for a very comfortable stay. We really enjoyed the goodies. Set in a small village with a nice country pub. Plenty of National Trust properties close by. Hugh and Viv are the perfect host who really want you to enjoy your stay. But an agreement could not be reached, and hundreds of years of glove making in Yeovil came to an end. A statement from EY reads: "Extensive discussions were held with an interested party to achieve a sale of the company’s business and assets but, unfortunately, the prospective buyer was unable to conclude an agreement with its debt funder to allow a sale to proceed.