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Raid on capital region property uncovers largescale meth, cocaine lab: police allege

Six men arrested and charged after a major drug sting.

The Canberra Times

Kingsmill owner cleared to create UK’s biggest bread brand with Hovis takeover

ABF’s bakeries arm would be likely to exit the market entirely if the deal did not proceed, CMA finds

The Guardian - UK

ABF’s Hovis takeover deal given go-ahead by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said ABF could have pulled out of the UK bakery sector if the merger were not to take place.

Evening Standard

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Man jailed for importing child-like sex doll, possessing abhorrent child abuse material

It was part of a "disturbing rise" in similar importations.

Newcastle Herald

US firm fined for Australian immigration security failures. How much? Border force refuses to say

Gavan Reynolds cites ‘commercial-in-confidence nature of the contract’ in declining to answer Greens senator’s question in parliament

The Guardian - AU

The home affairs minister, the private prison contractor and the secret meeting

Exclusive: ICE-linked private prison operator blamed for catastrophic security failures in Australia’s immigration detention network

The Guardian - AU

Indian national arrested after $5.6 million meth-making chemical found hidden in food consignment at Sydney port

An Indian man has been charged after Australian authorities found a $5.6 million pseudoephedrine shipment hidden in a food consignment at Sydney’s Port Botany.

The Times of India

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Man accused of trying to import anti-Semitic literature, firearm

Police allegedly seized weapons and flags depicting hate symbols during the raid.

Newcastle Herald

J.S. Held Experts Recognized by ABF Journal as 2026 Legends & Leaders

NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held celebrates the recognition of two experts in ABF Journal's 2026 Legends & Leaders special edition, which honors individuals who define excellence, resilience, and innovation in specialty finance. Brian Gleason is recognized as an Icon, and Michael Sutters is…

AAP

'Swapsies': Senior ABF officer acted corruptly, watchdog finds

Former EL1 had a 'close' friend linked to illicit tobacco.

The Canberra Times

Australian who smuggled 50 pounds of cocaine inside printers get nine years behind bars — five devices intercepted by border forces had compressed powder stuffed in the paper trays

A member of a crime syndicate that tried to smuggle cocaine hidden inside printers has been sentenced to nine years behind bars.

Tom’s Hardware

Veteran plans to become first triple amputee to complete London Marathon

Former corporal Andy Reid, who lost both legs and his right arm after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan, expects it will take him 12-13 hours.

Evening Standard

Why Primark is splitting from its parent company

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The Independent UK

Primark to break free from parent company in bid to boost sales

Sales remain strong at the fashion chain but it has faces pressure from online rivals such as Shien and Temu

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The Guardian - UK

Primark to split from food business despite warning of Iran war impact

ABF, which owns Kingsmill, Twinings and Patak’s, to demerge fashion chain to maximise shareholder returns

Evening Standard

Primark owner ABF reveals plan to spin off high street fashion chain

Associated British Foods, which also owns grocery brands including Twinings and Hovis, said it expects to separate Primark by the end of 2027.

The Guardian - UK

ABF poised to reveal result of Primark and food business demerger plan

Retail analysts say breaking up food and fashion group would make sense in challenging business environment

The Independent UK

Primark, Magnum, Castrol... who’s next? Why Britain’s top brands are being sold or split by their owners

A weak pound and a sluggish economy mean some of our top brands are up for grabs

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Evening Standard

Primark appoints new permanent boss as parent firm reviews spin-off

Eoin Tonge has been named permanent boss of Primark after predecessor Paul Marchant resigned over an allegation of inappropriate behaviour last year.

The Independent UK

Primark names former Marks and Spencer chief as permanent CEO amid potential demerger

Owner Associated British Foods (ABF) is also considering a potential demerger of the popular retail chain

The Guardian - UK

CMA begins full review of Kingsmill owner’s planned takeover of bread rival Hovis

Move by UK competition regulator comes as Associated British Foods, which owns Primark, issues profit warning

The Independent UK

Hovis takeover bid investigated by competition watchdog

The proposed deal would create a major player in the baking sector

Evening Standard

Competition and Markets Authority to probe ABF’s deal to buy Hovis

In August, Associated British Foods (ABF) struck a deal to buy the 135-year-old business from US private equity owner Endless.

The Guardian - AU

Sand play products now ‘high risk’ and need to be tested before coming into Australia, border force says

Suppliers would not have previously been obliged to test the products at any point in the supply chain, ABF confirmed

The Guardian - AU

Schools in Australia have closed over asbestos in play sand fears – here’s what you need to know

Tasmania and the ACT shut schools as recalls issued for products at large chainstores but consumer watchdog says risk to children is low

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