Tasty numbers for Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury has unveiled a rise in sales at it prepares to launch another book from star chef Tom Kerridge in time for Christmas.

Total revenues were up 3.7 per cent for the four months ending 30 June, with sales rising by 7.1 per cent in constant currencies. Bestsellersincludedacourt Of Frost And Starlight by Sarah J Maas and Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman.