Waitrose employee was denied bereavement leave. Then her boss said ‘aw sad times’ Waitrose staff describe strict rules around requesting time off. We Got This Covered · Jul 2
How I Shop with Caroline Hirons: ‘I like a proper knicker’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basics they scrimp on? The skincare expert talks vinyl, McDonald’s tea and the body lotion she buys on repeat with the Filter The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Bottoms up! English wine is finally coming into its own Higher volumes are being produced, so prices are coming down, and there’s a now a whole range of exciting styles to choose from The Guardian - UK · Jun 25
Major UK supermarkets recall fruit products due to potential salmonella contamination The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said that Prepworld has recalled a number of fruit items sold by major supermarkets “after testing identified Salmonella in apple and kiwi used in the products.” The recall targets the following items: ASDA Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry (220g, use by 23… The Independent UK · Jun 24
‘Bright, glossy and rotund’ – the best supermarket strawberries, tasted and rated We’re well into strawberry season now, but which punnets are the pick of the crop and which hit a sour note? The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
How I Shop with David Gandy: ‘It gets into the male psyche’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The model and entrepreneur talks pants, lawnmowers and restoring classic cars with the Filter The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
The best supermarket whisky is 'beautiful to sip neat or mix in a summer highball', expert reveals Whisky expert Becky Paskin says it’s “a deliciously sessionable whisky, whether you’re on a budget or not” Evening Standard · Jun 16
Prawn cocktails and pavlova are back as TV show thanked for 1980s menu revival The craze is thought to be driven at least in part by the return of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals series to TV screens The Independent UK · Jun 13
Prawn cocktails and pavlova back on menu as 1980s revival boosts demand Waitrose, Vogue and London restaurants have all reported a surge in interest in the era’s food and fashions. Evening Standard · Jun 13
‘Takes standard burger cheese to the next level’: what to bring to a barbecue Whether it’s fancy sauces or lesser-known cuts, skip the obvious with these creative garden party gifts (and not a pasta salad in sight) The Guardian - UK · Jun 12
Is there such a thing as affordable white burgundy? These singular wines from France’s gastronomic heartland are expensive to make and to buy, but if you know where to look, they don’t have to break the bank The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
Best supermarket peonies, with bouquets starting from just £4.49 Make the most of the flowers before their season ends The Independent UK · Jun 5
How I Shop with Karen Carney: ‘Nine times out of 10 I’m wearing Reiss’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basics they scrimp on? The former footballer talks Lego, Rich Tea biscuits and spending money on experiences with the Filter The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
I’ve found the best supermarket picnic food for World Cup watch parties After testing a basket full of picnic food – this is what to buy The Independent UK · Jun 1
The Independent UK · May 29 The supermarket picky bits war has begun – and the British tapas fight is quite unhinged TREND: From ‘British tapas’ and hot honey halloumi rolls to ‘dinky’ picnic food stuffed with various things, shops are jumping on the holiday-eating bandwagon and making an absolute fortune from us, writes Hannah Twiggs
International Business Times UK · May 26 'I Went My Whole Life Thinking That Waitrose Was Expensive': TikTok Video Sparks UK Supermarket Price Debate A TikTok video has sparked debate over whether Waitrose is becoming more affordable or if rising prices at Tesco and other supermarkets are reshaping shopper perceptions amid ongoing food inflation.
Evening Standard · May 24 Pets at Home hoping for boost under new boss despite consumer pressure Former Waitrose boss James Bailey took the reins in a bid to drive a turnaround in performance.
The Guardian - UK · May 23 ‘Elaborately awful and all but inedible’: the best (and worst) supermarket ham and cheese sandwiches, tested and rated Ham, cheese, spread, bread: it’s a failsafe formula, right? Apparently not, with our chef-tester disappointed with both flavour and provenance
The Independent UK · May 22 Pets at Home hoping for boost under new boss despite consumer pressure Former Waitrose boss James Bailey took the reins in a bid to drive a turnaround in performance.
Evening Standard · May 18 Which supermarkets are cheapest for branded foods? New survey reveals some surprising results Waitrose shoppers can still fill their trollies with bargain prices on a number of goods
The Independent UK · May 14 The cheapest UK supermarket for branded groceries revealed – and it’s not Tesco or Sainsbury’s Britain’s two biggest supermarkets were found to be expensive than Waitrose for shoppers without a loyalty card
Evening Standard · May 14 Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed Which? looked at 240 branded items.
The Independent UK · May 13 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 Guardian - UK · May 9 ‘Dull and musty’: the best (and worst) supermarket breakfast teabags, tasted and rated We spill the tea on the supermarket bags worth your cuppa – and which should be left to stew
Evening Standard · May 4 All supermarket opening times for the May Bank Holiday Monday The Standard has compiled a list of the confirmed opening times for all the major UK supermarkets, from Aldi to Waitrose