The Latest Breaking News from Mere

Masterchef's Monica Galetti closing her central London restaurant Mere

Galetti is known for her no-nonsense approach on TV cooking shows

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2024

'Russian Lidl' Mere planning to relaunch in the UK - one year after pausing expansion

Last year, Mere, which has been dubbed Russia's version of Lidl, closed its first and only UK store after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

Discount supermarket that rivals Lidl and Aldi set to launch in UK next month

Online retailer Motatos has confirmed UK shoppers only have a few weeks left to wait.

Daily Record · May 12, 2022

Best restaurants in Fitzrovia, London: From Clipstone to Kitchen Table, where to eat in W1

Ben McCormack names his top tables in a neighbourhood known for its food

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

Wales' two new Russian cut-price supermarket stores in doubt as Mere 'scraps UK expansion plans'

The stores in Monmoutshire and Flintshire had been due to open soon

Wales Online · Mar 7, 2022

Bargain 'Russian Lidl' store near Leeds which was due to open soon could now be completely scrapped

Mere was due to open a store in Castleford but the company has scrapped its UK expansion plans

Leeds Live · Mar 5, 2022

'Russian Lidl' closing UK store following Ukraine invasion

The Russian discount store has been forced to shut following pressure of UK government sanctions

Wales Online · Mar 4, 2022

'Russian Lidl' supermarket chain Mere 'closing UK store after invasion of Ukraine'

Mere is said to have told suppliers of its decision to shut its Preston store and said its UK expansion plans are paused due to the “political situation” in Russia and Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen under investigation over alleged paid lobbying

The Times alleged he lobbied Government minister Andrew Stephenson to help with Mere Plantations’ tax affairs.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022