8 best supermarket cheddars, taste-tested for tang and creaminess I was surprised by the range of tastes and textures hailing from the supermarket aisles The Independent UK · May 13
Fame, fantasy … and fish? Celebrity drinks put to the test From Kylie’s prosecco to Margot Robbie’s gin, we taste the star-backed booze to see what actually tastes good – and what’s just selling a dream The Guardian - UK · May 13
How to match wine with vegetables Our changing diet, which increasingly revolves around vegetables, makes wine-matching a bit trickier, but there’s no need to overthink it The Guardian - UK · May 7
‘Our competitors are everyone’: Joybuy leads ‘China’s Amazon’ into the UK Taking on its US rival in Britain is expected to lead to ‘collateral damage’ for UK retailers The Guardian - UK · May 6
Dame Shirley Porter obituary Former leader of Westminster city council found to have misused her powers in the ‘homes for votes’ scandal The Guardian - UK · May 5
Best Western discount codes - May 2026 Save with our Best Western discount codes and promos, each one hand-verified by our deals experts. Marie Claire · May 1
Tesco May Bank Holiday 2026 opening times: When will supermarkets open and close on May 4? IN FULL The Independent UK · May 1
All supermarket opening times for the Early May Bank Holiday Monday, from Tesco to Aldi Opening hours for the UK’s largest stores change on bank holidays The Independent UK · May 1
JLS star JB Gill: How to get your kids to eat more fruit and veg like mine do The singer-turned-farmer explains why he’s supporting a challenge to get more children eating their five-a-day. The Independent UK · May 1
British white supremacist found guilty of plotting gun attack after MI5 sting Alfie Coleman, who was carrying his Tesco employee card, was confronted by armed counter-terrorism police The Independent UK · Apr 30
Young neo-Nazi guilty of planning mass gun attack after MI5 sting Alfie Coleman, 21, from Great Notley in Essex, was convicted of preparing for terrorist acts. Evening Standard · Apr 30
Barclays and Tesco Launch New Fuel Cashback: Here's How You Can Avail of It Barclays and Tesco introduce a limited-time 5% fuel cashback offer for Barclays debit card holders at Tesco stations, aiming to ease rising motoring costs in the UK. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
UK supermarket to offer cashback on fuel — here’s what you need to know IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Tesco to offer cashback on fuel as petrol and diesel prices continue to soar Customers will get their cashback one to two working days after the fuel transaction has left their account The Independent UK · Apr 28
Evening Standard · Apr 28 Drivers to be offered cashback on fuel thanks to Barclays and Tesco partnership From May 1, Barclays customers can potentially earn 5% cashback on Tesco fuel purchases of £5 to £200, capped at £10 per calendar month per customer.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 ‘My life changes on one shot’: Joe Johnson on snooker glory, Princess Diana and his seven heart attacks Joe Johnson started the 1986 world championships as a 150-1 outsider, but victory against Steve Davis, he tells Donald McRae, led to watching tennis with royalty and being mobbed in Tesco
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Mass recall of more than 30 UK toys amid asbestos contamination fears Since discovery of possible cancer-causing fibres in coloured sand late last year, the number of cases has grown, sparking calls for tighter regulation
Bored Panda · Apr 24 The British Create The Funniest Memes And Here Are 39 This Facebook Group Had To Offer Waitrose is a British supermarket chain where posh folks can find things like a harpist in the wine section, a curious red banana, and people who say, "Don't we already have a wine thermometer, dear?" The "Overheard in Waitrose" meme page lightheartedly pokes fun at the things rich British folks…
The Independent UK · Apr 24 UK-grown strawberries hit supermarket shelves early thanks to warm weather Punnets will begin to arrive on Tesco shelves from Friday
Evening Standard · Apr 24 Glorious weather sees UK-grown strawberries arrive in supermarkets Punnets will begin to arrive on Tesco shelves in Surrey, Kent, Herefordshire and some London stores from Friday.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Sainsbury’s says Iran war ‘will impact our customers and our business’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Sainsbury’s echoes Tesco warning over impact of Iran conflict on shoppers Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts echoed the cautious message delivered last week by its largest rival, Tesco
International Business Times UK · Apr 22 Urgent Recall: 25 Popular Biscuits and Cakes Pulled From Shops Over Rodent Contamination Saffron Pastries has recalled 25 products, including cakes and biscuits, due to potential rodent contamination. Consumers are advised to return the items for a refund without proof of purchase.
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Plastic production ‘out of control’ as UK households throw away 1.6bn pieces every week Burning plastic can contribute to air pollution and climate change, while waste incinerators often tend to be near more deprived communities, further driving health inequality
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18 ‘Perfectly textured – moist, fluffy’: the best supermarket falafel, tasted and rated Herbs, spices and love may be the secret to great falafel, but which supermarket versions hit chickpea perfection and which are over-processed duds?