33 h. ago Major UK supermarket launches new trial of AI trolleys that track shopping

The new trolleys are being trialled first in one Berkshire supermarket

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37 h. ago Major supermarket trials AI trolley change to help track prices in 'UK first'

The tech consists of a handlebar-like device that tallies up the prices of products in real time.

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4 d. ago Major supermarket to create hundreds of jobs after huge new warehouse investment

One of the UK's leading supermarkets is set to create hundreds of new jobs after investing over £400 million in its logistics infrastructure, which sees the development of a new warehouse

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7 d. ago Debenhams Group considers sale of PrettyLittleThing amid turnaround efforts

The business, previously known as Boohoo Group, said it has cut its staff headcount by 30% as part of efforts to reduce costs.

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8 d. ago Linda Robson reveals the real reason for major Loose Women changes amid fears for the show's future

It was revealed back in May the show has been axed for half the year and Lorraine's runtime has been slashed by 30 minutes, as Daytime bosses announced cuts with job losses.

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9 d. ago Winter fuel cuts to hit 600,000 disabled pensioners, analysis finds

Around 600,000 of those who will miss out on winter fuel payments are disabled

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1 week ago I tried dark chocolate from Tesco, Lidl, M&S and more — one is better than Lindt

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to milk chocolate, dark chocolate is a great option — but which supermarket brand is the best? I tried bars from major supermarkets and market leaders to find out

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1 week ago Bank holiday Monday supermarket opening hours: Tesco, Asda, Co

Here is a full list of the major UK supermarket opening hours for this bank holiday Monday

Economics

1 week ago Angry Tesco customers 'boycott' supermarket over major meal deal price change

Tesco has announced that the cost of its popular meal deal will increase from Thursday, with some Clubcard members set to face an increased price of £3.85, rising from £3.60

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2 w. ago US Kellogg's cereal similar to axed favourite spotted in major UK supermarket

The discontinued cereal was pulled from store shelves in 2014.

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2 w. ago Shoppers told to check Blue Badges in Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Aldi car parks

A new survey from Disabled Motoring UK aims to tackle the ongoing misuse of disabled parking bays and Blue Badges that people face when parking at six major supermarket chains

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2 w. ago Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge express doubt over whether airline ‘truly contrite’

Justice Michael Lee says lengthy legal battle with Transport Workers Union ‘no ordinary case’ nine months after $120m compensation settlementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQantas has been fined $90m for illegally firing 1,820 baggage handlers and other ground staff in 2020, taking the cost of its controversial outsourcing decision to more than $200m.Justice Michael Lee handed down his decision on the penalty on Monday, nine months after Qantas and the Transport Workers’ Union agreed the airline would pay $120m in compensation to the sacked workers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge describes airline as ‘the wrong kind of sorry’

Lawyer for Transport Workers Union calls record $90m penalty the ‘darkest day’ in airline’s 105-year history Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQantas has been fined a record $90m for illegally firing 1,820 baggage handlers and other ground staff in 2020, taking the cost of its controversial outsourcing decision to more than $200m.Justice Michael Lee handed down his decision on the penalty on Monday, nine months after Qantas and the Transport Workers’ Union agreed the airline would pay $120m in compensation to the sacked workers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Major supermarket offering customers £1 reward for reporting shoplifters

A £1 reward will be added to customer's membership cards for reporting shoplifters

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2 w. ago Major UK supermarket to reward money to customers who 'point out' shoplifters

Shoplifting offences are said to cost the retailer £20million per year.

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2 w. ago Intel shares jump after report says Trump administration looking at stake

Market value passes $104bn despite White House saying claims of talks to invest in factories are ‘speculation’Shares in Intel have jumped 7.4% after it was reported that the Trump administration is considering taking a stake in the struggling US chipmaker.The potential investment, which would be paid for by the US government, would be used to develop Intel’s factory hub in Ohio, according to Bloomberg. It would also help shore up the chipmaker’s finances at a time when Intel has been slashing jobs as part of a wider cost-cutting drive. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK supermarket closures: 100+ major supermarkets including Asda and Tesco risk closing as business rates rise

Shoppers could face fewer local supermarket options as rising property taxes hit stores 🛒

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3 w. ago Major supermarket issues urgent do not eat warning over pork pies amid health risk

The shop has confirmed that the items can be returned to retailers for a complete refund

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3 w. ago Do not eat warning issued as major supermarket chain recalls pork pies due severe risk

The supermarket urged customers to return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund or replacement. If purchased online, it provided a helpline number.

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3 w. ago Trump is losing his foolish trade war. This will cost ordinary Americans greatly | Steven Greenhouse

Trump’s trade war has pushed up inflation, slashed US job gains, slowed economic growth and caused the manufacturing sector to sputterThe ever-bombastic Donald Trump has boasted repeatedly of his trade victories, while White House news releases trumpet his “historic trade wins”. The Wall Street Journal echoed Trump’s triumphalism with a headline saying, “Trump is Winning His Trade War”, and last week the New York Times used the exact same words in a headline. That must have been music to the president’s ears.Forgive me for being a spoilsport, but I don’t see where the victory is or how Trump is winning. I keep reading how Trump’s trade war and tariff machinations have pushed up inflation, slashed US job gains, slowed economic growth and caused the manufacturing sector to sputter.Steven Greenhouse is a journalist and author, focusing on labour and the workplace, as well as economic and legal issues Continue reading...

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