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Co-op calls for supermarket discount cards for teenagers

The Co-op and charity Barnardo’s have called on supermarkets to allow for 16 and 17-year-olds to get loyalty card deals.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2025

Co-op and Barnardo’s call for 16 and 17-year-olds to get loyalty card deals

Retailers tend to offer loyalty deals to shoppers who are over 18, meaning younger students are forced to pay higher prices.

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2025

Jeremy Clarkson claims hackers stole £27,000 from his pub’s accounting system

Former ‘Top Gear’ presenter said hackers broke into businesses’ accounting system and ‘helped themselves’ to cash

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Sainsbury’s to start using facial recognition technology in shops

The UK’s second largest supermarket chain has informed staff in two stores that it will start an eight-week trial in stores in Bath and London.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Major supermarket becomes latest to use facial recognition technology inside stores

The use of facial recognition at rival supermarket chains have been heavily criticised by privacy groups

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

The resilient retailer’s guide to proactive cyber defense

Retail cyberattacks increase due to human errors and SIM swaps, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity strategies.

TechRadar · Sep 2, 2025

The plant-based problem: why vegan restaurants are closing – or adding meat to the menu

Veganism is still on the rise, but many popular venues and chains are shutting down. Are they victims of a terrible era for hospitality or part of a growing shift in cultural values?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Brother Goes Too Far, Claps Back At Adopted Sis’ “Chosen One” Jokes, Says Her Bio Dad Ditched Her

A playful family joke about being the “chosen one” turns tense when a brother finally calls out his adopted sister in front of everyone.

Bored Panda · Sep 1, 2025

Judge Sides With Woman After Roommates Make Up Cat Damage To Pocket Her Deposit

When a pet dispute spiraled out of control, a young woman took her roommates to court, and walked away with both justice and her deposit.

Bored Panda · Aug 28, 2025

'Not Smart Enough For Investing, But I Do Know How To Be Cheap'—Some Believe Retiring Early With Little Savings Is Still Possible

A recent Reddit post on r/PovertyFIRE sparked a heated but revealing discussion around whether it’s truly possible to retire early with minimal savings. The original poster wrote, “I hate working and need the lowest possible net worth amount to just be done with it.”

Benzinga · Aug 28, 2025