Landmark UK employment rights bill passes into law
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
Labour's flagship employment bill, hailed as a 'generational shift', becomes law after Lords battle. New rights on zero-hours contracts, sick pay, and parental leave expected from 2026.
Tesco Finest Mature English Cheddar has been named the UK's best, beating major brands like Cathedral City in a blind taste test by Which?. Discover the full ranking and expert scores.
A blind taste test of 14 supermarket canned peaches reveals most lack flavour, with only one budget brand deemed worthy of a pavlova. Discover the surprising winner and results.
A High Court ruling means Morrisons faces a £17m tax bill after judges decided its rotisserie chickens are subject to the 20% 'pasty tax'. The supermarket argued most are eaten cold.
Aldi named cheapest supermarket for festive groceries in Choice survey, with a £26 gap to rivals. New laws threaten £10m fines for price gouging from July.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to push back its net zero goal, now aiming for 2050. The chain says its new targets cover the entire supply chain. Read the full story.
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
We compared stuffing mixes from Paxo, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose and M&S for your Christmas dinner. Discover which supermarket brand came out on top in our festive taste test.
Iceland supermarket executive chair Richard Walker, a former Conservative supporter, is to be appointed as a Labour peer by Keir Starmer. Discover the details of his political transformation.
From Belgian honey cakes to Italian sugared jellies, discover the local delicacies and supermarket treasures travel experts always bring home from holidays across Europe.
Can mass-produced mince pies compete with homemade? Our experts blind-taste 12 supermarket contenders to find the best bargain and the worst festive offender. Discover the results.
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
Lidl submits fresh plans for a mixed-use development in Croydon, featuring a supermarket, 13 new homes, and creating up to 40 jobs. Residents can view the proposals now.
Our food writer ranks the 2025 Christmas adverts from UK supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and M&S. Discover which festive campaigns stole the show and which fell flat.
A crisp addict taste-tests the season's most novel snacks, from Waitrose's winning tortilla chips to Doritos' disastrous gingerbread flavour. Find out which festive packets are worth your money.
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' to encourage customer conversation, tackling UK loneliness. The scheme runs from 4-7 December amid debate over self-checkouts.
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' for slower, chat-friendly checkouts from Dec 4-7, supporting Good Morning Britain's anti-loneliness campaign. Learn how the initiative works.
UK pubs can serve until 1am if England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirms the extension to boost the struggling hospitality sector.
New data reveals weight-loss jabs are altering UK grocery sales and Christmas plans, with 1.5 million users affecting supermarket demand. Discover the £40bn sector shift.
A blind taste test of over a dozen supermarket sorbets reveals the top picks and surprising failures. Discover which brands deliver a taste of summer and which to avoid.
Lidl unveils 'Lidl Wrapped' festive wrapping paper, showcasing the top products bought in 10 UK cities. Free gift-wrapping stations open from 4th-17th December.
Lidl has submitted fresh plans for a supermarket and housing in Hamsey Green, Croydon, promising 40 jobs and new homes on a site vacant for over a decade. Read more and find out how to view the proposals.
Sainsbury's has integrated its Nectar loyalty scheme with Deliveroo, allowing members to earn points on grocery orders. Find out how to collect points and what this means for UK shoppers.
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
Asda chairman Allen Leighton brands the Autumn Budget 'anti-growth' as supermarket sales decline due to disruptive IT handover from Walmart. Read the full analysis.
Asda reports 3.8% sales decline to £5.1bn, blaming self-inflicted IT issues while criticising government for 'killing consumer confidence'. Read the full analysis.
A journalist put Lidl's festive range to the test, buying a full Christmas dinner for four people. The final bill of just £27.09 for turkey, all the trimmings, pudding and fizz delivered a stunning budget victory.
Marks & Spencer reveals plans for 200 new or revamped London food halls, aiming to transform its store estate by 2028. Discover the full list of locations set for expansion.
Lidl slashes Christmas dinner prices, offering a festive feast for eight people for just £12. The budget supermarket promises it's the cheapest deal on the market. Discover the savings!
A family of four shares their Asda delivery pass nightmare with repeated substitutions and late deliveries. Discover your consumer rights and how they secured a full refund.