Ex-Tory donor Richard Walker set for Labour peerage
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
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Travel Writers' Must-Buy European Holiday Treats
From Belgian honey cakes to Italian sugared jellies, discover the local delicacies and supermarket treasures travel experts always bring home from holidays across Europe.
Supermarket Mince Pies Taste Test: Winners & Losers
Can mass-produced mince pies compete with homemade? Our experts blind-taste 12 supermarket contenders to find the best bargain and the worst festive offender. Discover the results.
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.
Best to Worst 2025 Christmas Supermarket Adverts Ranked
Our food writer ranks the 2025 Christmas adverts from UK supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and M&S. Discover which festive campaigns stole the show and which fell flat.
Best and Worst Supermarket Christmas Crisps Tasted
A crisp addict taste-tests the season's most novel snacks, from Waitrose's winning tortilla chips to Doritos' disastrous gingerbread flavour. Find out which festive packets are worth your money.
Australian Eco-Village Bans Pets to Save Native Wildlife
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
Morrisons launches 'Talking Tills' to combat loneliness
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' to encourage customer conversation, tackling UK loneliness. The scheme runs from 4-7 December amid debate over self-checkouts.
Morrisons 'Talking Tills' to Tackle Loneliness
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' for slower, chat-friendly checkouts from Dec 4-7, supporting Good Morning Britain's anti-loneliness campaign. Learn how the initiative works.
GLP-1 Drugs Change How Brits Eat and Shop
New data reveals weight-loss jabs are altering UK grocery sales and Christmas plans, with 1.5 million users affecting supermarket demand. Discover the £40bn sector shift.
UK Supermarket Sorbet Taste Test Results
A blind taste test of over a dozen supermarket sorbets reveals the top picks and surprising failures. Discover which brands deliver a taste of summer and which to avoid.
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.
PFI NHS Buildings: Design Flaws & High Costs
Architect Martin Cook warns against repeating PFI mistakes for NHS buildings, citing poor design quality and escalating maintenance costs. Learn why this procurement model failed.
Sainsbury's Nectar Card Now Works on Deliveroo
Sainsbury's has integrated its Nectar loyalty scheme with Deliveroo, allowing members to earn points on grocery orders. Find out how to collect points and what this means for UK shoppers.
New Aldi opens in South London for Christmas
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
Asda sales fall 2.8% as boss criticises Budget
Asda chairman Allen Leighton brands the Autumn Budget 'anti-growth' as supermarket sales decline due to disruptive IT handover from Walmart. Read the full analysis.
Asda sales fall 3.8% as IT problems hit performance
Asda reports 3.8% sales decline to £5.1bn, blaming self-inflicted IT issues while criticising government for 'killing consumer confidence'. Read the full analysis.
NHS PFI Protest: Didcot Health Centre Funding Crisis
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
Lidl's £27 Christmas dinner for four shocks London
A journalist put Lidl's festive range to the test, buying a full Christmas dinner for four people. The final bill of just £27.09 for turkey, all the trimmings, pudding and fizz delivered a stunning budget victory.
Forestry expert Simon Rietbergen dies aged 65
Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert who helped establish the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative to combat deforestation in Africa's Sahel region.
M&S to open 200 new London food stores
Marks & Spencer reveals plans for 200 new or revamped London food halls, aiming to transform its store estate by 2028. Discover the full list of locations set for expansion.
Five-Hour D&D Play Initiative Transforms Theatre
Discover how Initiative, a five-hour off-Broadway play about Dungeons & Dragons, creates profound audience commitment through immersive storytelling. Experience theatre's new frontier.
Lidl's Christmas dinner costs just £1.50 per person
Lidl slashes Christmas dinner prices, offering a festive feast for eight people for just £12. The budget supermarket promises it's the cheapest deal on the market. Discover the savings!
Asda delivery problems: Family wins refund after complaints
A family of four shares their Asda delivery pass nightmare with repeated substitutions and late deliveries. Discover your consumer rights and how they secured a full refund.
Tesco Clubcard: £16.5M vouchers expire this month
Tesco Clubcard holders must use vouchers worth £16.5 million before 30 November deadline. Learn how to check expiry dates and maximise savings with special offers.
Lidl's free vegetable voucher for UK shoppers
Discover how Lidl Plus app users are getting free vegetables like potatoes. Learn how to activate the voucher and other ways to save on your weekly shop.
Best Dessert Drinks: Aldi, M&S & Sainsbury's Rated
Discover the top-rated dessert-inspired cream liqueurs from UK supermarkets for Christmas 2025. Our taste test reveals winners and one shocking 0/10 failure.
UK's Best & Worst 2025 Christmas Sandwiches Revealed
Our definitive guide to the 2025 Christmas sandwiches from Tesco, M&S, Aldi and more. Discover the top-rated festive feast and the disappointing 1/5 flop.
Labour MPs urge Reeves to drop NHS private finance
Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style NHS funding plans. Critics warn of 'fiscal illusion' and poor value for taxpayers. Read the full details.
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