Unilever reports strongest sales growth in a decade

Unilever, a big company that makes products like Dove soap and Marmite, just had its best sales growth in over 10 years.

This is because more people are buying their products, not just because prices went up.

The company is also making a big deal worth £33.8 billion to combine its food business with another company called McCormick.

Some people who own shares in Unilever are worried about this deal, but the company thinks it's a good idea.

The company's beauty and personal care products are doing really well, but their food products aren't growing as fast.

Overall, Unilever is feeling more confident about the future.