Bakery chain reports 41% rise in pre-tax profits, helped by demand for evening food deals

Greggs is to open more shops in supermarkets and airports, after the bakery chain reported higher sales thanks to strong demand for its evening pizza deals.

The company said sales rose 16% in its core chain in the six months to 1 July after it put up prices in January by 5p to 10p on many items, with its sausage rolls rising 5p to £1.20.