21 h. ago Major supermarkets cut ties with farm where animals 'beaten and left to die'

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons have cut ties with Somerby Top Farm in Lincolnshire, run by Cranswick, after an investigation by the Animal Justice Project

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

The discontinued cereal was pulled from store shelves in 2014.

Politics

26 h. 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

Politics

58 h. ago Supermarkets suspend supplies from Lincolnshire pig farm after covert filming of animal abuse

Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s said they had ‘immediately’ suspended supplies from Somerby Top Farm after piglets kicked by workersThree of the UK’s biggest supermarkets have suspended supplies from a Lincolnshire pig farm after footage filmed covertly by an animal rights organisation appeared to show workers kicking piglets and hitting them with boards and paddles.The footage also suggested the injured pigs with open wounds were packed into pens covered in faeces, with some left lame and writhing in pain. Continue reading...

Economics

58 h. ago Supermarkets suspend supplies from Lincolnshire pig farm over animal abuse footage

Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s said they had ‘immediately’ suspended supplies from Somerby Top Farm after piglets kicked by workersThree of the UK’s biggest supermarkets have suspended supplies from a Lincolnshire pig farm after footage filmed covertly by an animal rights organisation appeared to show workers kicking piglets and hitting them with boards and paddles.The footage also suggested the injured pigs with open wounds were packed into pens covered in faeces, with some left lame and writhing in pain. Continue reading...

Economics

62 h. ago Major supermarkets suspend supplies from farm after reports of animal cruelty

Major chains Tesco and Asda said they had suspended supplies from the farm

Economics

64 h. ago Supermarkets suspend supplies from pig farm after animal cruelty reports

Tesco and Asda said they had suspended supplies from Somerby Top Farm in Lincolnshire, which is run by British meat producer Cranswick.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Animal Farm was my parents’ teamwork’: Orwell’s son on 80 years of the satirical classic

Richard Blair on the role his mother played in developing the 1945 political fable – and how it nearly didn’t get publishedAs the second world war reached its height, the winter of 1943-4 was one of the coldest of the century. My parents were living in a poorly heated flat in Kilburn, north-west London. My mother was working at the Ministry of Food. She was deeply involved in BBC Radio’s Kitchen Front which tried to help people conjure nutritious meals from their rations. My father became literary editor of Tribune magazine in November 1943. He was only required in the office three days a week, which gave him the time to write Animal Farm.Every evening, my father would read what he’d written to my mother under heavy blankets in bed. It was the only warm place in the flat. They would discuss the developing story and where it might go next. Lettice Cooper, the novelist and my mother’s Ministry of Food colleague, remembered my mother updating them every morning...

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3 d. ago Wynne Evans makes surprise BBC return after claims the broadcaster had 'cut ties' with Strictly star amid scandal

The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 53, appeared on BBC One on Saturday night, despite reports the broadcaster had 'no plans' to work with him again.

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4 d. ago Major supermarket offering customers £1 reward for reporting shoplifters

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

Economics

4 d. ago Major UK supermarket to reward money to customers who 'point out' shoplifters

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

Economics

5 d. ago Christian Horner sees final Red Bull F1 ties cut as new company director named

Team principal and chief executive Christian Horner was removed from both those roles last month and has now had his departure from Red Bull Racing and its related companies officially confirmed

Politics

5 d. 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 🛒

Economics

6 d. ago Farm animals and pets rushed to safety as Greek wildfire plagues port city

Farm animals and pets have been rushed to safety as wildfires ravaged the Greek port city of Patras.

Events

8 d. 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

Events

8 d. 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.

Events

8 d. ago Shoppers rush to major supermarket to shop huge clothing sale with items reduced to as little as 99p

M&S delighted shoppers this weekend by launching sales that saw hundreds of full-priced items reduced to 99p. M&S's Wembley Outlet in London was among the stores offering the incredible savings.

Economics

9 d. ago Major supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for popular snack due to ‘health risk’

The product can be brought back to stores for a full refund, the retailer has confirmed

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1 week ago Secret codes in Sainsbury's, Asda, and Tesco, Morrisons to work out food freshness

Food safety expert Grace Forell appeared on ITV's This Morning and explained how people can check the freshest items at major UK supermarkets

Society

1 week ago Major UK supermarket issues 'do not eat' warning after recall on butter

Daylesford Organic's Cacao Double Nut Butter has been recalled as it "may contain metal ball bearings which present a choking hazard and makes it unsafe to eat"

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