Asda has announced it will give shoppers who do certain jobs a discount on their grocery bill. The supermarket giant made the decision in light of the recent news that UK inflation now stands at at nine percent.
As of last night (Thursday, May 19), workers in the NHS, Emergency Services, Social Services, Social care sector and armed forces are, until further notice, all eligible for 10% off in all Asda stores across the UK when they present their Blue Light Card at the checkout. George clothing and homeware, toys, gifts and optical items are also included in the offer.
In a further move to support their colleagues, the supermarket has also removed the 12-week qualifying period for Colleague Discount in stores and online until October 2022, This means new recruits will be able save 10% on their shopping with the supermarket from their first day of employment, the Manchester Evening News reports.
