The article highlights The Independent's commitment to high-quality journalism, especially during pivotal moments in the U.S., where they investigate critical issues such as reproductive rights and financial activities of public figures like Elon Musk. They stress the need for unbiased reporting without paywalls to ensure accessibility. Additionally, it discusses the positive sales growth for Kingfisher, driven by seasonal demand in its DIY brands, B&Q and Screwfix, while noting challenges in other European markets. The company remains optimistic about its financial projections despite these challenges.
Your support makes all the difference. B&Q owner Kingfisher has seen UK sales bounce back thanks to a warm weather boost for the DIY chain.
The firm said recent sunshine saw demand rocket across its garden and seasonal ranges, helping UK and Ireland like-for-like sales jump 5.9% higher in the three months to April 30.
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