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To discourage stealing, Greggs is moving their self-serve refrigerators and putting sandwiches behind the counter. With more than 2600 locations throughout the UK, the bakery business has started the new trial in at least five of them, including one in Whitechapel, east London.Customers, there are no plans to use this new format in all stores nationwide; it is known that this modest experiment is only being implemented in stores that are subject to greater levels of theft.Currently, there are no plans to use this new format in all stores nationwide; it is known that this modest experiment is only being…
This year, UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Sainsbury’s, are stocking unusually large strawberries. Experts say the berries are about 20% bigger than usual, with some weighing around 50 grams each, so large that you cannot fit them in your mouth. This has prompted warnings and surprise among growers and consumers alike. The unusually large size of the strawberries is attributed to the perfect weather conditions this spring. The UK has experienced a record sunny April with warm days and cool nights. This combination helps strawberries grow bigger and sweeter. Warm daytime temperatures allow the plants to build sugars,…
Lidl has issued an urgent recall for four varieties of its Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut Bars in the Cocoa and Orange, Salted Caramel and Berries, and Blueberry Muffins. The recall was issued following the discovery that these items may contain plastic components, making them unsafe to eat.Because of the possible presence of plastic foreign particles, the snack bars may pose a choking hazard to consumers. It affects the product, including all stock with the best before date of December 2025 with batch code L24337. The products whose packaging was completed best-before date of November 2025 with batch code L24316.According…
The Guardian says that American singer Chris Brown was taken into custody Thursday at a hotel in Salford about a reported nightclub assault. The assault allegedly occurred two years ago, and Brown was arrested in London. Brown was taken into custody by police at the five-star Lowry hotel in Greater Manchester at around two in the morning. Just before a scheduled performance tour, he had landed in the U.K. Brown is being detained at this time on suspicion of causing serious injury. The arrest falls under the purview of the Metropolitan Police’s investigation. The purported incident happened at London’s Mayfair…
Iceland, the UK’s well-known frozen food supermarket chain, has announced it will close two of its stores by July 2025. The affected locations are the College Square branch in Margate, Kent and the Rose Street store in Inverness, Scotland. The Margate store is scheduled to shut on June 21, 2025, while the Inverness branch will close on July 12, 2025. The closure of the Inverness store is particularly notable because it will leave the city without any Iceland supermarkets. The nearest alternative for shoppers there will be the store in Aberdeen. Iceland has not publicly detailed the specific reasons for closing these…
Asda has announced it will end its Blue Light Card discount scheme on May 27th, 2025. It affects millions of emergency service workers, teachers, and other key workers who have benefited from the offer.The partnership was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to support frontline workers. It allowed verified Blue Light Card holders to receive a 5% reward on selected fresh food and drink purchases in-store, credited as Asda Pounds in the Asda Rewards app. From May 13, 2025, Blue Light Card members will no longer be able to link their membership to their Asda Rewards accounts. Existing linked accounts will continue…
Nationwide Building Society is giving millions of its members a bonus payment this year. This comes after the society’s major purchase of Virgin Money in October 2024, making it an even bigger name in UK banking. Over 12 million Nationwide members will receive a 50 euro payment each as part of ” The Big Nationwide Thank You” initiative. In total, more than 600 million euros will be shared with members across the country. The payment is a way for Nationwide to thank its members for helping society grow and for supporting the acquisition of Virgin Money. To qualify for the 50 euro bonus,…
Yvette Cooper has stated that as part of a rule change aimed at reducing net migration, care facilities will not be allowed to hire foreign workers.Cooper will unveil broader proposals to lower net migration to the UK on Monday, and this is a sneak peek at them. Labour’s immigration reforms put decades of party ideology to the test.Additionally, it has come to light that the government intends to evaluate and deport any foreign criminals who commit crimes in the United Kingdom.Cooper stated in a series of interviews on Sunday that the government would focus on hiring in lower-skilled industries rather…
Tens of thousands of energy customers in the UK have received compensation after being overcharged by their supplier. The industry regular, Ofgen, found that more than 34,000 households were affected by this error between January 2019 and September 2024. The problem mainly impacted customers with more than one electricity meter at their property. These homes, known as having “restricted meter infrastructure,” recorded energy usage through multiple meter points. Suppliers are allowed to add a standing charge for each meter. However, Ofgem discovered that, in some cases, these charges and unit rates combined to push bills above the legal price cap. Ten energy suppliers…
Popular Holiday Crisps Recalled: Thousands of crisp packets have been recalled throughout England, and consumers are being advised to return them for a complete refund.Because of the product’s potential to cause allergic reactions, swelling, or a “severe” reaction, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a warning. Due to allergy concerns, the crisps were recalled.Ottolenghi Vadouvan Oita Chips were recalled by the watchdog because they contain allergens that aren’t listed on the label.Customers who are allergic to mustard or celery, which were not mentioned on the label, are at risk.To notify anyone impacted, Ottolenghi has recalled the product and contacted the…