This British manufacturer held its annual meeting as usual in Stoke-on-Trent on 16th May. The year’s figures are quite good, with an increase in profits from £2.3 million to £2.7 million on a turnover reduced from £43.7 m to 42.3 m. The reduced turnover reflects their reduction in domestic business, unprofitable as third world product is bought direct by large retailers. The dividend has been held at 14 pence for, I think, the fourth year running, although the financial director gave ...