Oven Pride firm McBride sees ‘first signs’ of supply shortages due to Iran war The group said it was hiking prices as it faces higher manufacturing costs. Evening Standard · Apr 2
Household cleaning giant forced to increase prices amid Iran war The firm admits costs will rise further due to the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 2
Reeves to work with supermarket bosses amid fears over food inflation The Food and Drink Federation, which represents 12,000 food and drink manufacturers, hiked its inflation forecast in light of the conflict. Evening Standard · Apr 1
Easter lunch sorted: I've found the last-minute lamb, beef, and fish offers for your Sunday roast Having everyone round at yours this Easter? Feed them without draining your wallet with the best supermarket deals Evening Standard · Apr 1
April Fool’s Day 2026: All the best jokes and pranks It’s April Fool’s Day! Some of the country’s best-loved brands including Tesco, Dole and Zizzi have embraced the silliness, with other unlikely tales popping up on several news feeds. Here are some of the best jokes for 2026. Asda on Wednesday announced it was rolling out adult-sized trolley seats to… The Independent UK · Apr 1
What a slip-up! The shop in Orkney that accidentally ordered 38,000 bananas The Kirkwall branch of Tesco meant to buy 380kg of fruit. Instead, it placed an order for 380 boxes – each containing 100 pieces The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Supermarket gives out thousands of bananas for free after surplus order Tesco in Kirkwall ordered 380 boxes of the fruit by mistake, and gave them out to schools and community groups. Evening Standard · Mar 30
‘I saw zoomed-in footage of myself’: Tesco woman calls police after manager crossed a line, and internet calls it literally an ‘undisclosed ad’ TikTok user @szncristal, also known as Cissy Jones, is revealing all the details about Tesco after she was mistreated by her manager. In her video, which she uploaded to her account on February 22, 2026, she explains that she had to call the authorities on her manager after discovering that… The Mary Sue · Mar 30
‘Dangerously moreish’: the best supermarket Easter eggs, tasted and rated With an egg-cellent roster on offer, which chocolate treats are the most moreish and which aren’t worth shelling out on? The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
Best value Easter eggs 2026: the best buys and worst rip-offs ranked Shrinkflation has hit Easter hard, with shoppers paying up to 73 per cent more per 100g. Hannah Twiggs compares 260 eggs to find the best value – and the biggest rip-offs The Independent UK · Mar 28
‘I saw zoomed-in footage of myself’: Tesco woman calls police after manager crossed a line, and internet calls it literally an ‘undisclosed ad’ This is manipulative. We Got This Covered · Mar 27
Asda boss Allan Leighton says ‘plenty to do’ in turnaround as sales fall The UK’s third largest supermarket chain revealed on Friday that sales, excluding fuel, dropped by 3.3% to £21 billion in 2025. Evening Standard · Mar 27
Best wine on the shelves at Tesco right now, according to experts Including a £14 fizz that’s just like champagne The Independent UK · Mar 27
Tesco and Sainsbury’s ‘more expensive than Waitrose’ in new analysis IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 27
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Waitrose can be cheaper for shoppers than Tesco or Sainsbury’s, research reveals Researchers looked at many popular brands to draw their findings
Evening Standard · Mar 27 Tesco and Sainsbury’s non-loyalty brand prices more expensive than Waitrose Which? compared a list of 245 branded items including Heinz, Nescafe and Mr Kipling in February.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25 ‘Truly vile’: the UK’s 25 best (and worst) novelty hot cross buns – tested! Can you beat a traditional spiced yeast bun at Easter? There’s only one way to find out. Bring on the rhubarb and custard version, the red velvet, the chocolate and fudge, the tiramisu …
The Independent UK · Mar 24 This English sparkling wine uses the same grapes as champagne, and is now on offer for Easter Our wine experts nominated this bottle as one of the best sparkling wines to buy at the supermarket
The Independent UK · Mar 24 I’ve found the best Easter food deals at Tesco – plus all the opening times Save on your bank holiday essentials at Tesco
Woman & Home · Mar 22 Chic, versatile and spring-ready; at just £40.50, this is one of my best buys of the season so far The striped set will look great for any warm weather plans and all without the big spend
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21 ‘Alive, fruity and with a soft texture’: the best supermarket frozen peas, tasted and rated Our expert taste-tester gives peas a chance – but which received a frosty reception?
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Easter egg ‘shrinkflation’ double whammy hits consumers as costs rise almost 50% Many may find themselves paying more for less this April
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20 Shrinkflation takes a bite out of Easter eggs as shoppers pay more for less The price of popular branded eggs has risen by over 40% in some cases while some have also shrunk in size
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Highest paying supermarket revealed as Tesco gives hourly rise to thousands of staff IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Oscar-nominated actor says he was given supermarket ban after shoplifting accusation IN FULL