25 h. ago Costa Coffee is accused of 'shameless attempt to game the system' after promising customers free drinks in return for good reviews

The coffee chain's outlet in Hertfordshire had offered 'any medium size drink for free' if customers showed proof that they had given the store a rating of nine or ten in a feedback email.

Economics

45 h. ago Costa Coffee closes another store after 16 shut in just one year

Costa Coffee on Marlborough High Street, Wiltshire, has closed after the majority of its "talented team members" were relocated to other branches. This follows a long list of Costa closures this year

Politics

47 h. ago Costa Coffee closes for 'transformative renovation' at Ayrshire retail park

Costa Coffee at Heathfield Retail Park in Ayr has closed from today, Monday, August 11, for a 'transformative renovation'.

Economics

3 d. ago Forgotten resort frozen in time with drinks still waiting on tables 30 years later

Urban explorers have found an eerie and haunting resort town in Japan, with hotels left untouched for decades, and drinks set on tables as though guests may return at any moment

Politics

4 d. ago Tesco shoppers rush to try new Costa Coffee drinks that cost just 42p each

Coffee fans are buzzing and rushing to Tesco supermarkets to get their hands on some seasonal and limited edition drinks - and they can't decide which sounds best

Economics

8 d. ago ‘A yorkshire pudding like a dishcloth’: how did British pub food get so grim?

For many years, UK food had a terrible reputation. Then, in the 1990s, gastropubs brought new flavours, energy and ideas. When and why did it all start to go downhill again?It was supposed to be a special occasion: an extended family get-together for Sunday lunch at a country pub. The setting was promising: a traditional establishment recently redecorated; outside terrace by the river; plenty of customers. The menu was also promising: a giant sheet of paper like a medieval charter, with glowing descriptions of how they aged their beef and sourced their produce locally.The food, though, was awful. The starters were assorted deep-fried pellets of unidentifiable organic matter; the meat was cold and colourless, the gravy watery, the roast potatoes soggy and the yorkshire pudding chewy as a dishcloth. It was very difficult to believe all of this had been freshly prepared in the kitchen that day. It felt more like reheated leftovers – for £30 a head. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Aldi urges customers to return item immediately as it could cause diarrhoea, bloating, and stomach pain

The German supermarket giant and budget favourite issued the emergency notice to customers this week.

Economics

4 w. ago UK households paid to bring bottles back to Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's

The new deposit return scheme for drinks containers announced by the UK government will give people a financial incentive to bring their empty bottles and cans back to supermarkets for recycling

Politics