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Keir Starmer has said the “tide could be turning” on shoplifting, pointing to a 17% rise in people charged for what has become a hot political issue. CCTV footage that could be shared immediately with the police should be used more widely, the prime minister said, adding that “the hope of technology” could make a difference.more

With the world’s food supply chain under pressure from the war in Iran, experts are warning shoppers that they may soon see shortages and higher prices at British supermarkets. more

All Claire's standalone stores in the UK and Ireland have stopped trading after the accessories chain's financial woes saw it fall into administration twice in a year.more

Minister Darren Jones warns that the economic effects of the Iran conflict will push up energy, food and flight prices for at least eight months after hostilities end.more

If the UK does not exempt US tech companies from the digital services tax, the US will impose “huge tariffs” on it, President Donald Trump warned in an interview published today in the British newspaper ‘Daily Telegraph’more

The boss of Tesco has said the supermarket giant will do “whatever we can” to keep down the price of food for shoppers as it warned that uncertainty linked to the Iran war is clouding its outlook for profits. The UK’s largest supermarket chain said it has not yet seen any impact on product availability or prices, excluding fuel, since the conflict began at the end of February.more

Aldi has confirmed six new stores are opening in London before the end of 2026. The chain said it is targeting areas where residents lack discount retailers as part of a £40m investment. more

Primark has brought power back to the hands of shoppers with the launch of its first ever UK mobile app. Customers are now able to save their favourite fashion finds, access store opening hours, and stay up-to-date on new collection launches. more

Lidl intends to expand mobile services to around 30 countries, including the UK, US, France and Spain. The company will operate as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and offer lower-cost plans for Lidl Plus customers.more

Asda is trialling vending-machine distribution for high-theft items to reduce shoplifting; a pilot is under way at an Ashton-under-Lyne store.more

From 1 October 2027, the UK will implement a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans to boost recycling and reduce waste.more

The supermarket chain Lidl has begun building its first ever pub at a site in Northern Ireland. The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.more

A two-week ceasefire has eased immediate pressure, but uncertainty about the conflict’s future is likely to push up prices for fuel, energy, food and clothing.more

Shoppers in the UK face a surge of ‘dynamic-pricing’ as supermarkets look set to adopt technology that adjusts the price of goods based on demand. Supermarkets have already started introducing electronic shelf labels which could pave the way for dynamic-pricing in the future, the Bank of England has warned.more

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp has demanded a Waitrose worker be given his job back after he said he was sacked for tackling a shoplifter. Walker Smith lost his job at the supermarket’s Clapham Junction store after stopping a shoplifter trying to pinch Easter eggs, he claims.more

New laws will make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds for unwanted auto-renewals, the government has said. A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).more

Several major retailers including Tesco, Aldi and Lidl will close their stores for the entire Easter Sunday. Customers are advised to plan their shopping ahead.more

Nestled within a loop of the River Severn lies the beautiful medieval market town of Shrewsbury. The county seat of Shropshire, Shrewsbury, is known for its medieval timber-framed buildings, narrow streets and over 600 listed buildings, as well as being the birthplace of Charles Darwin.more

Marks and Spencer raises hourly wage for store staff to £13.41 from April 1. The increase affects around 55,000 employees as part of a £70 million investment.more

As a result of the war between the US and Israel and Iran, which has been ongoing since February 28, global clothing prices could rise by 15 percent by autumn, the Hong Kong daily South China Morning Post warns today.more

Experts warn that continuing war with Iran may lead the UK to medicine shortages and price increases within weeks.more

A Which? study revealed that customers not using loyalty schemes at Tesco and Sainsbury’s pay more for branded groceries than those shopping at Waitrose.more

According to a report published yesterday by Superauto.pl, the process of buying a new car in Poland usually takes between 30 and 90 days. Customers start their search online, and the paperwork involved in financing and registration takes around 10 days.more

According to a CASE analysis published on Friday, we will pay 12.8 per cent more for selected food products this Easter than we did last year. The analysis highlighted that the price rise is due to the high cost of chocolate; without it, the cost of the basket would have risen by 1.8 per cent.more

KFC Korean Fried Chicken gains increasing popularity in the UK, overtaking traditional chips from the top ten takeaways list.more