‘We have a lot more to do’: no pats on the back at M&S despite blockbuster year Turnaround is in full swing and bearing fruit, but bosses are only too aware of a history of revamps that failed to stick The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025
Are you a middle class prepper? Guess the comfort foods seeing sales soar ahead of icy blast warning With plunging temperatures on their way posh shoppers are shunning soups in search of pie recipes Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025
Bring in the New Year with a burst of bubbles Sparkling wines, from Champagne to crémant, definitely worth popping to see out 2024 The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024
Wellies, sequins and beer – what we bought in 2024 Wellies, sequins and beer dominated the consumer year of washout weather, touring pop megastars and national sporting celebrations. Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024
Best investment wines to add to your cellar Behold: the bottles to buy now… for savouring in the future Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2024
Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose issue urgent warning on favourite Christmas foods — full product recall list Here is what to do if you have bought one of the affected products — at least one of which contains salmonella Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024
What is the cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner in 2024? Christmas dinner can be expensive, so experts analysed the costs of Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Iceland to see which was… The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024
The best low-calorie ice creams to shop from UK supermarkets, taste tested Indulge in guilt-free versions of your favourite frozen desserts with sweet and satisfying low-calorie ice creams Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024
New Year's Day 2025 supermarket opening hours: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more It’s always best to double-check with your local store because schedules can sometimes change Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024
‘£60 for Dolce and Gabbana’: how posh panettone is becoming a Christmas staple Supermarkets are reporting surging sales, with customers apparently willing to spend more on exotic versions of the Italian festive bread The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2024
Advocaat, cream liqueur, spiced rum … why retro Christmas drinks are back From snowballs to sweet sherry, the Observer’s wine expert picks the delicious seasonal tipples you wouldn’t dream of having at any other time of year The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
Christmas dips and party nibbles run short as Bakkavor factory strike continues Affected products include cheese & chive dip, soups, pasta sauces and taramasalata at Waitrose, Tesco and M&S The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
Christmas biscuits, cakes and crisps – tested by Ravneet Gill The chef, author and TV presenter rates snowman cupcakes, sticky toffee cookies and turkey tortilla chips in our blind taste test The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
Christmas chocolates and drinks – tested by Georgina Hayden The food writer, cook and presenter samples liqueurs and no-alcohol punch, luxurious winter truffles and a dairy-free chocolate gonk The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024 Festive fortified wines to cheer and warm us Something sweetly suitable to sip over Christmas. By David Williams
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024 Christmas uncorked: the best booze for gifting I’d rather have a bottle than a gadget, and these are the labels I’d like
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024 ‘It comes at a cost’: British growers criticise Christmas vegetable price war Supermarkets slash the cost of vegetables to lure Christmas shoppers – but are low prices taking too great a toll on Britain’s farmers?
The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024 Waitrose apologises to customers as product deemed a 'health risk' is recalled WAITROSE has apologised to its customers after it was forced to issue a recall of one of its products which was deemed to pose a 'possible health…
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 18 best champagnes to make your Christmas celebrations go off with a bang, taste-tested From Lidl to Laurent Perrier, these are the finest bubbles for any occasion
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 The best mince pies to enjoy this Christmas 2023, taste tested From vegan and gluten-free delights to boozier picks, these are the crème de la crème
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 I tried 15 mince pies to find the best this Christmas The proof is in the pudding, after all...
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 Chinese forced labour claims over ‘Italian’ tomato puree in UK supermarkets Lidl acknowledged using Chinese tomatoes due to ‘supply issues’ and some supermarkets have suspended suppliers. Others rejected the report’s methodology
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 I had a sneak peek at supermarket Christmas food for 2026 – here’s what to expect so far Supermarkets are already getting into the festive spirit
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024 The new foodie rules: bring me a bottle of olive oil, and for God’s sake don’t follow a recipe As a Waitrose report reveals that high-end, beautifully packaged groceries are the must-have gift, a food-lover heartily applauds the new trend
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024 Fizz, reds. white wine and alcohol-free: what to drink this Christmas Hannah Crosbie’s pick of the best bottles to see you through the festivities