29 h. ago Supermarkets 'selling deadly cider at low prices' thanks to loophole

Campaigners say manufacturers and retailers are using an apple rule to sell strong cider for as little as soft drinks

Economics

33 h. ago UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders cost same as apple juiceSupermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are exploiting a tax loophole to produce and sell cheap cider that harms health and causes social problems, alcohol campaigners have claimed.Over recent years, ciders – sometimes containing as much as 7.5% alcohol – have become cheaper or barely risen in price, despite the cost of beer, wine and spirits soaring, according to research by Alcohol Change UK. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago The nine Asda stores in Scotland set to sell the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow

The supermarket giant will be selling the highly-anticpated Nintendo device is 80 stores across the UK for those who didn't manage to pre-order.

Politics

7 d. ago The double council tax loophole that will cost councils £334million

Second home owners dodging the double council tax bill is set to cost local authorities £334million.

Economics

8 d. ago Disposable vapes ban to come into force in bid to improve health and cut litter

The crackdown on the devices makes it illegal for any retailer – ranging from corner shops to supermarkets – to sell them.

Politics

3 w. ago Sainsbury's shoppers 'gutted' after supermarket axes popular dessert from stores

The major supermarket chain has recently confirmed that it no longer sells Patisserie Valerie cake slices in its stores. The news came after one shopper took to the social media to ask where they had gone

Economics