No bonus for 73,000 John Lewis staff for third year in a row The group saw underlying profits triple to £126 million from £42 million a year ago The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
John Lewis axes bonus for third year in a row despite profits surge Boss says bonus decision had been “difficult” but it would be restored as soon as conditions allow Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
European shares reverse gains as trade war fears escalate – as it happened Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine, champagne and other alcohol The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025
John Lewis staff miss out on bonus for third year running despite profit leap The group, which runs the department store chain and Waitrose, saw underlying profits triple to £126 million from £42 million a year ago. Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
John Lewis profits triple to £126m but hopes for staff bonus dashed again Cash reward at staff-owned group ruled out for third year in a row, with focus on £600m plans to transform business The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025
Korean food is taking over – here’s how to bring the heat at home From bibimbap to crispy fried chicken, Korean food is having a moment – and it’s about time. With sales of gochujang soaring and TikTok flooded with kimchi-laced everything, there’s never been a better time to start cooking it yourself The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
John Lewis partners watch the profits rack up – but still not the bonuses After a tricky few years, the group has bounced back, but, says its new chair, cash rewards for workers must wait The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
How tasting notes play conjuring tricks with our expectations From ‘massive fruitiness’ to a ‘touch of spice’, what do wine tasting notes really tell us about the glass we are about to drink? The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
‘It honks a bit’: Rachel Roddy tests the best (and worst) supermarket pesto Which jar boasts a flamboyant basil bouquet? And whose pesto tastes of gravel? The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025
How Korean went mainstream — and four recipes to make at home Sales of gochujang paste are up 71 per cent year-on-year, according to Waitrose Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025
Marks & Spencer Named UK's Best Supermarket For In-store Shopping; Beats Tesco and Aldi Brits have voted for their favourite and least favourite grocery stores, the results show customers favor quality over affordability. International Business Times UK · Feb 22, 2025
woman&home Easter Food Awards 2025: Best Easter eggs Thanks to our food experts, we've cracked the case of where to buy the best Easter eggs this year Woman & Home · Feb 21, 2025
Brits name the ‘best’ supermarket for 2025 – and it’s one of the most expensive One surprising entry ranked high above the others The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Wine: fantastic specialities from Australia and New Zealand Chardonnay from the Aussies, sauvingnon from the Kiwis? There’s far more to southern hemisphere wines than that, writes David Williams The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025 Waitrose to stop selling suffocated farmed prawns, as campaigners say they feel pain As the supermarket vows to introduce electrical stunning for its farmed prawns, campaigners call on others to follow suit
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025 ‘Slightly plasticky … would avoid’: the best (and worst) supermarket spinach and ricotta tortelloni Whose tortelloni are pillows of pasta perfection, and whose taste like postage stamps? Our quick-cook columnist has the answers …
Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025 Best protein breakfast foods to start your day right Start your morning right with protein-rich breakfasts that improve muscle health and keep your energy high
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025 Husband and wife behind £5m brewery say beer brought them ‘even closer’ The pair went from brewing in their garage to stocking Waitrose and Tesco
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Did you manage Dry January? The expert guide to staying motivated and alcohol-free for longer Want the glowing skin, great sleep and weight loss that a dry January gave you? Here’s how to stay off the wagon
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025 Scottish salmon industry ‘misleading consumers’ on death rates, sea lice and chemicals, activists say Exclusive: Suppliers to Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and top-end restaurants are breeding fish with severe wounds and releasing chemicals into water, report claims
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 ‘Unusually soft, mushy, oddly bland’: the best (and worst) baked beans, tasted and rated by Felicity Cloake Our resident perfectionist applies her forensic insight to the high street’s baked bean offerings
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 Deals for two: how couples can save at any stage of their relationship There are huge savings to be made as a pair, from meals to outings to pensions
The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025 I tried the viral Waitrose pistachio Easter egg – but is it worth £17? The egg boasts a blonde chocolate outer and pistachio-flavoured inner shell
MusicRadar · Feb 5, 2025 “Jimmy Page arrived carrying a Waitrose bag. I thought he’d brought sandwiches with him”: How new Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary nearly never happened Turns out that getting the ever illusive rockers on the record required more than a little gentle persuasion
Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025 KitKats and digestive biscuits get makeover as part of nature-positive project Food and drink brands have redesigned existing products – or made entirely new ones – that support rather than deplete nature.