Mohsin Issa, co-owner of Asda said; “We have engaged fulsomely and openly with the Business and Trade Select Committee on grocery and fuel price inflation. We are disappointed to hear that the committee feels there are discrepancies in our evidence and have provided them with a detailed response to their …
Read More »The Royal Mail code issued to certain parcels that explains your missing delivery
This Christmas has been a turbulent time for parcel deliveries as Royal Mail workers took strike action before the holiday. Walkouts at the busiest time of year – caused by disputes over pay and working conditions – meant last posting days in time for Christmas were brought forward by the …
Read More »Supermarkets open on Boxing Day 2022 as Aldi, M&S, Waitrose and Iceland to close
Christmas is well and truly finished for another year, meaning it is time to be getting the household back into some sort of post-festive normality. For a lot of us, that could mean popping out to the shops to restock the fridge and freezer with some basics after we raided …
Read More »Lidl recalls two food products and warns customers that they may cause vomiting
Lidl has recalled two popular fish products in its stores and warned customers that they may be contaminated. Shoppers are being advised not to eat the products if they’ve purchased them, and instead return them instore. The Food Standards Agency and Lidl GB have issued advice on what customers should …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges shoppers to buy 15p Christmas veg at Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury’s
Martin Lewis wants shoppers to head to their local supermarket before Christmas and make the most of their cheap vegetables. In the run-up to the big day, most major stores will be slashing their prices right down to 15p in a bid to make Christmas dinner more affordable for everyone …
Read More »Queen’s funeral: What is cancelled and what is closed for the Queen’s funeral?
A number of retailers and venues are closing for the Queen’s funeral while hospital appointments, court hearings and cultural and sporting events are being cancelled. Monday, September 19 is now a bank holiday, with businesses encouraged to give workers an opportunity to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s …
Read More »Royal Mail staff back strike action in row over pay and conditions
Disruption to postal deliveries is to be expected after Royal Mail workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of strikes in a dispute over pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) backed strikes by 98.7% on a turnout of more than 72%. It was the second ballot of Royal …
Read More »U.K. stocks extend negative streak for second day
U.K. stocks fell Wednesday, as the FTSE 100 Index UKX, -0.08% closed at 7,593.00. Of the FTSE 100 constituents, air freight company Royal Mail PLC RMG, -5.17% saw the largest decrease Wednesday, as shares shed 5.17% Shares of investment advisors firms Schroders PLC SDR, -3.23% abrdn PLC ABDN, -2.48% dropped …
Read More »Platinum Jubilee bank holiday: Are shops in Scotland open and will Royal Mail be delivering?
As the UK gears up for the upcoming bank holiday weekend for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, there may be a few changes to supermarket opening times and Royal Mail deliveries. The celebrations are set to kick off on Thursday, June 2, with Scots being able to enjoy a long four …
Read More »U.K. stocks continue positive streak, increase for third session
U.K. stocks climbed Friday, as the FTSE 100 Index UKX, +0.27% closed up 0.27% at 7,585.46. Of the FTSE 100 constituents, closed-end funds company Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC SMT, +6.57% saw the largest increase Friday, as shares increased 6.57%. Shares of food retail firm Ocado Group PLC OCDO, +5.01% …
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