Heinz has bought HP Sauce. They've met on the plate for years, and now they meet in the boardroom.

I reckon traditional fears about the Americanisation of British institutions are unlikely to be realised here. Heinz hasn't messed with our baked beans, so they're unlikely to mess with HP Sauce, or with Lea & Perrins, which also comes as part of the deal.

I don't know about you, but HP Sauce and Lea & Perrins are defining characteristics of Britishness for me.

Those, and M&S underpants. Any other suggestions?