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.
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.
Millions of UK savers are missing out on better interest rates due to inertia. Finance experts reveal why switching is easy and crucial to beat inflation.
From Belgian honey cakes to Italian sugared jellies, discover the local delicacies and supermarket treasures travel experts always bring home from holidays across Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' to encourage customer conversation, tackling UK loneliness. The scheme runs from 4-7 December amid debate over self-checkouts.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 reports 3.8% sales decline to £5.1bn, blaming self-inflicted IT issues while criticising government for 'killing consumer confidence'. Read the full analysis.
King's College Hospital NHS plans to relocate haematology care from Orpington to Camberwell, saving £700k annually while patients fear longer journeys and isolation from families.
Rachel Reeves' Budget introduces a £2,000 salary sacrifice cap for pensions, criticised as a 'tax penalty'. Learn how this change impacts your retirement savings from April 2029.
Amazon slashes prices on everyday essentials including toilet roll, drinks and cleaning products. Save over £30 on these Black Friday bargains before they're gone.
Discover five essential tips to boost your Tesco Clubcard points and save money this festive season. Learn how to get the most from your loyalty scheme for a budget-friendly Christmas.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget unveils a tax shake-up affecting cash Isas, pensions, and investment income. Discover how the changes could impact your finances from 2026.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Cash ISA reduction to £12,000 from April 2027 while increasing savings tax rates. Discover how this impacts your financial future.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves caps salary sacrifice pension contributions at £2,000 annually from 2029, affecting high earners and raising £4.7bn. Discover the impact on retirement savings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts tax-free cash ISA allowance by £8,000 in budget move. Over-65s exempt from changes affecting millions of savers. Find out how this impacts your money.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms cash ISA ceiling will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 in 2027, but over-65s retain full allowance. Industry experts react to major savings policy change.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts the tax-free Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for those under 65. Discover how this budget move impacts your savings and the economy.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Help to Save scheme will become permanent and expand to include parents and carers, helping 1.5 million more people build savings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly targeting salary sacrifice schemes in the budget, a move experts warn could decimate retirement savings and increase tax bills for millions.
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.