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Unions claim Cadbury-bidder Kraft is one of the worst employers

Unions fighting the Cadbury takeover are to turn up the heat on Kraft with claims the US group is one of the world’s four worst multi-nationals for labour relations.Read

Cadbury dismisses new Kraft Foods bid as still 'derisory'

Chocolate giant Cadbury has dismissed Kraft Foods’ plan to sweeten the cash part of its £10 billion takeover offer as “tinkering”.Read

Kraft Foods increases offer to Cadbury shareholders as Nestle rules out bid

Kraft Foods is raising the cash part of its hostile £10 billion pound takeover bid for Cadbury by 60p per share after agreeing to sell a pizza business to rival Nestle.Read

Cadbury shareholders told Kraft deal won't lead to a major pay day

Unions fighting to save Cadbury from the clutches of Kraft are to lobby shareholders with a warning that the £10.1 billion takeover would not guarantee a “major pay-day.”Read

MPs join the campaign to protect Cadbury jobs

Labour backbenchers have warned the Government they will step up demands for action to prevent a foreign buyer axing jobs at Cadbury, if Ministers fail to intervene.Read

Kraft owning Cadbury 'like Arthur Daley in control of Premier League club'

A Kraft takeover of Cadbury would be like Arthur Daley being put in charge of a Premiership football club, Hall Green MP Steve McCabe told a union rally.Read

Kraft hits back at union criticisms of its plans for Cadbury

Cadbury bidder Kraft Foods has hit back at criticism from the Unite union that its prospective takeover would hamper Cadbury.Read

Kraft's pledge to be disciplined in Cadbury bid as protests heat up

Hostile bidder Kraft Foods has said it will maintain a disciplined approach in its pursuit of chocolatier Cadbury, as protests against the proposed takeover heat up in the Midlands.Read

Cadbury begins fightback against Kraft

Cadbury has accused Kraft of trying to buy it “on the cheap” as it set out a robust defence against the US suitor’s £10 billion hostile bid.Read

Cadbury to launch its defence after Kraft approach

Cadbury will today spell out its argument to remain independent with a defence document set to highlight its upbeat trading.Read

Mandelson tells foreigners: respect our heritage

Business reporter John Cranage spoke to Business Secretary Peter Mandelson about the threat posed to Midland firms from foreign bidders.Read

Gordon Brown: We will oppose Cadbury asset stripping

Gordon Brown has issued his strongest warning yet that the Government will oppose any foreign buyer who attempts to “asset strip” Cadbury and move jobs out of Birmingham.Read

Birmingham Chamber seeks assurances from Kraft over Cadbury plans

Business leaders in Birmingham are urging Kraft Foods to spell out their plans should their bid for Cadbury be successful.Read

Cadbury takeover battle is on as Kraft makes official offer to shareholders

Hostile bidder Kraft Foods has made a posted its official offer document to Cadbury shareholders – triggering a two-month £9.8 billion takeover fight.Read

Kraft expected to post Cadbury bid today

Kraft Foods will post its offer document to Cadbury Plc shareholders today, triggering a two-month £9.8 billion takeover fight.Read

Mandelson: We are powerless to halt sale of Cadbury to US firms

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has promised to speak out on behalf of Cadbury workers if the business is sold overseas - but warned he cannot do anything to block a sale of the Birmingham firm.Read

Unions warn of job losses if Kraft buys Cadbury

Unions have warned that massive job losses are on the cards at Cadbury if US group Kraft is successful in its long-running takeover bid for the chocolate maker.Read

Cadbury shares rocket after reports of Nestle interest

Cadbury shares hit a fresh two-year high today on hopes of a takeover tussle as reports suggested Swiss food group Nestle is considering entering the fray.Read

Cadbury to reject Hershey takeover

Dairy Milk maker Cadbury would reject a £10.3 billion takeover bid from US chocolate firm Hershey, according to reports.Read

Ferrero and Hershey both admit interest in Cadbury

A bidding war for Bournville giant Cadbury was in prospect today after confectioners Hershey and Ferrero said they were considering their options over the firm.Read