Record Christmas grocery spend hits £13.8bn as Brits save smart
UK festive grocery sales rose 3.8% to a record £13.8bn as shoppers balanced spending with savvy budget choices. Discover the trends that defined Christmas 2025.
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Business costs rise at fastest pace since May
New PMI data shows UK firms face soaring costs from wages and energy, squeezing growth. Discover the outlook for business confidence and inflation in 2026.
Discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl hit record Christmas market share
Aldi and Lidl achieved their highest-ever Christmas market share in the UK as cost-conscious shoppers switched to discounters and own-label products. Discover the full festive spending breakdown.
Tesco brings back retro Value stripes in 2026 price push
Tesco is resurrecting its nostalgic blue-and-white Value branding as part of a major price-cutting campaign on 3,000 branded items, aiming to compete with discount rivals. Discover the new deals.
Aldi and Lidl smash Christmas sales records
Aldi and Lidl report record-breaking Christmas sales as UK shoppers prioritise value. Aldi sales hit £1.65bn, while Lidl saw a 10% surge. Discover the festive shopping trends.
Ocado eyes global tech push after US warehouse setback
Ocado plans a global push for its AI warehouse tech as exclusivity deals end, despite a £259m US compensation payout from Kroger. Read the latest on its expansion.
Boxing Day 2025 Supermarket Opening Times Guide
Find out which UK supermarkets are open on Boxing Day 2025 and their revised trading hours. Plan your festive shopping with our essential guide to store closures and openings.
Supermarket own-brand cola beats Coca-Cola on price
A blind taste test reveals which supermarket own-brand cola rivals the real Coca-Cola for a fraction of the price. Discover the winner that costs just 49p.
Ocado Chair Joins Visma Board for Major London IPO
Adam Warby, Chairman of Ocado Group, is set to join the board of Norwegian software giant Visma as it prepares a massive London stock market listing in 2026. Read the full story on this major boost for the City.
New Lidl store and homes planned for Croydon's Hamsey Green
Lidl submits fresh plans for a mixed-use development in Croydon, featuring a supermarket, 13 new homes, and creating up to 40 jobs. Residents can view the proposals now.
Lidl Wrapped: Festive paper shows UK's top grocery buys
Lidl unveils 'Lidl Wrapped' festive wrapping paper, showcasing the top products bought in 10 UK cities. Free gift-wrapping stations open from 4th-17th December.
Lidl Plans New Croydon Store on Long-Vacant Site
Lidl has submitted fresh plans for a supermarket and housing in Hamsey Green, Croydon, promising 40 jobs and new homes on a site vacant for over a decade. Read more and find out how to view the proposals.
UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
Black Friday footfall down 7.2% amid economic fears
UK high street visits fell sharply on Black Friday as cost of living pressures bite. New data and KPMG report warn weak consumer spending will curb 2026 growth. Read the full analysis.
Business Confidence Hits 5-Year Low After Budget
A major survey reveals business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 following the recent Budget, with investment and hiring intentions in sharp decline. Read the full analysis.
UK Economy Set to Cool in 2026, KPMG Warns
The UK economy is forecast to slow to 1.0% growth in 2026, with rising unemployment and a stealth tax squeeze hitting household spending. Discover the full economic outlook.
Starmer's Budget: Welfare Reform & Economic Growth
PM Keir Starmer defends Budget decisions, outlining welfare system reforms and a £250bn industrial strategy to boost growth and lower living costs for Britons.
The Greatest Life Lessons Shared by Readers
Discover the profound and practical life lessons readers have learned, from navigating uncertainty to everyday wisdom. Share your own insights and join the conversation.
Australia's Migration Policy Contradictions Exposed
Australia's major political parties face migration policy hypocrisy as internal conflicts undermine public positions. Discover the truth behind political posturing.
UN Report: 80% of World Population Now Urban
A new UN report reveals over 80% of people now live in cities, with Jakarta becoming the world's most populous. Explore the costs and opportunities of rapid global urbanisation.
Chancellor's Growth Budget Faces Fiscal Questions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget targets economic growth through business investment and planning reforms, but questions remain about fiscal responsibility. Read our analysis.
Reeves defends budget as working people face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
Goldman Sachs to create 500 jobs in Birmingham
Goldman Sachs announces major expansion of its Birmingham office, creating 500 new roles in the UK's second city. Discover how this investment boosts regional employment.
Croydon Minster's historic grounds set for revamp
Croydon Minster's forecourt is undergoing a major regeneration, removing a notorious subway and creating a safer, greener public space. Discover the plans for this historic landmark.
Reeves' 2025 Budget Inflames Britain's Economic Mood
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget statement has intensified Britain's economic concerns with multiple tax rises and reduced growth forecasts, failing to deliver promised stability.
OBR: UK finances vulnerable despite budget measures
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns Rachel Reeves's budget leaves public finances exposed to future shocks despite increased financial buffer. Growth forecasts downgraded.
Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget: Tax Rises & Fallout
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a budget taking taxes to a record high amid economic growth downgrades. Listen to the full analysis on the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: Key Tax Reforms and Child Poverty
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget abolishes two-child benefit cap, introduces mansion tax and sparks debate on wealth inequality. Expert panel analysis on economic impact.
£750m Marlow Film Studios approved by ministers
Labour government greenlights major £750m Hollywood-style film studio in Buckinghamshire, creating 4000 jobs and signalling pro-growth planning policy shift.
Pets at Home profits dive 33.5% in half-year results
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop to £36.2m as retail business falters. Interim CEO announces urgent action needed to return to retailing roots. Read the full analysis.
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