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Urgent recall issued for popular burger sold by Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose | UK | News

Urgent recall issued for popular burger sold by Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

A popular beanburger stocked by major UK supermarkets has been recalled over fears it may be contaminated with plastic. The burger has 4.5 stars on Google and is widely available across leading UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Ocado. The product which is meant to be frozen contains red kidney beans, cannellini beans and haricot beans with carrots, sweetcorn and peppers all coated in a crispy breadcrumb. But the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued an alert, warning consumers that the product is unsafe to eat. The FSA’s risk statement reads: “This product may contain pieces of plastic, which makes the product unsafe to eat.” The recall applies to Goodlife Spicy Bean Burger packs (454g), with batch codes L6030 and L6031, and a use-by date of July 28 2027. The batch code and use-by date can be found on the end of the product boх. Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in stores to inform customers about the issue and explain the steps to take. Customers can also contact Goodlife directly via its customer …

UK drivers can get £10 off from Tesco pumps if you’re with this one bank | UK | News

UK drivers can get £10 off from Tesco pumps if you’re with this one bank | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

UK lender Barclays and supermarket Tesco have launched a joint cashback offer as Britons face the highest diesel prices since the start of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. The initiative comes amid soaring fuel prices in part caused by the unresolved conflict in the Middle East. The US and Israel have carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites since February 28. Iran retaliated by striking sites across the Middle East and closing the critical Strait of Hormuz trade route through which 20% of global oil is traded. The US and Iran have agreed on a short-term ceasefire, but the closure of the strait remains. The US has also imposed a blockade on Irainian ports in the strait in a bid to strangle the Iranian economy, force the closure to be lifted and pressure long-term peace negotiations. Fuel prices flatlined over the weekend for drivers across the country, the Mirror reports. Figures from motoring group the RAC found national average for unleaded stood at 157.17p a litre on Monday, with diesel 189.23p. Both …

Massive solar plant the size of 500 football pitches sparks fury – ‘it’s a carbuncle’ | UK | News

Massive solar plant the size of 500 football pitches sparks fury – ‘it’s a carbuncle’ | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Cleve Hill Solar Park is the biggest solar power station in the UK (Image: Getty) Rattled residents living near the UK’s biggest solar power station have dubbed the enormous site a “carbuncle” on the British countryside. Aerial images of the massive Cleve Hill Solar Park near the village of Graveney, in Kent, show the gigantic complex stretching to the horizon by the banks of the River Swale. According to the Cleve Hill solar website the now operational site can provide “affordable and clean electricity” to power 102,000 homes with 550,000 solar panels. However, the power generated has been purchased in corporate agreements, with supermarket firm Tesco buying 65% and the remaining 35% going to the oil giant Shell. With a 373 megawatt (MW) capacity Cleve Hill produces less energy than the average coal power station, which see output of around 500MW. As a nationally significant infrastructure project, permission to build the solar farm was granted by the Government, not Swale Borough Council (SBC). The local authority later refused permission for the massive lithium Battery Energy …

Riz Ahmed recalls being banned from Tesco after starring in Venom

Riz Ahmed recalls being banned from Tesco after starring in Venom

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Oscar-nominated actor Riz Ahmed has revealed that he was banned from a London branch of Tesco after the supermarket suspected him of shoplifting. The 43-year-old, who will next star in Prime Video comedy Bait, said the incident occurred shortly after starring in 2018 superhero film Venom with Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams. Ahmed’s role in Venom made him even more of an international name, with the actor having previously starred in Bafta-nominated black comedy Nightcrawler and Star Wars film Rogue One. After starring in Venom, he took a trip to the Old Kent Road branch of the supermarket chain, but the visit turned awry when security guards accused him of stealing something. “They thought I was shoplifting,” he told GQ on Wednesday (18 March). “My washing machine was broken, so I had one of those massive laundry bags full of all …

Full list of UK supermarkets introducing new £13 rule | UK | News

Full list of UK supermarkets introducing new £13 rule | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Tesco is among the supermarkets paying an impressive rate to staff (Image: Getty) Supermarkets including Aldi, Tesco and Morrisons have announced a new £13 rule that aims to help with the cost of living crisis. A number of the UK’s largest supermarkets have increased the pay for their employees, with Aldi and Lidl among the market leaders and paying well above minimum wage. As it stands, the National Minimum Wage is £12.21 per hour for those aged 21 years and over. However, seven of the UK’s leading supermarkets are implementing new £13 policies this month, paying their employees more amid ever-increasing costs of living. From April 2026, the statutory minimum wage will increase to £12.71. But the Real Living Wage, which is determined by the Living Wage Foundation, a charitable organisation, is higher than that, and some employers opt to pay that as a minimum rate to their staff. The Real Living Wage currently stands at £13.45. As a result, several supermarkets have decided to pay workers £13 or more. READ MORE: I compared meat, …

All Tesco stores in the UK to close for 24 hours in April | UK | News

All Tesco stores in the UK to close for 24 hours in April | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Tesco has over 3,000 stores in the UK with most of them in England (Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Tesco has confirmed that the majority of its UK stores will shut up shop for a whole day in April. The supermarket giant, adopting a similar approach to Primark, operates more than 3,000 locations across the nation, with roughly 2,558 of those in England. Bosses have confirmed that all larger stores across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be closed on Easter Sunday (April 5). By comparison, larger format stores in Scotland will trade as normal, whilst those on the Isle of Man will be open between 8am and 10pm. There is one exception. Most larger Express stores will be shut, whilst smaller Express outlets will maintain their standard trading hours without any modifications. This forms part of a significantly changed opening schedule for Tesco over the Easter period. Customers are advised to verify their nearest branch’s …

Lidl, Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco to close stores for 24 hours in April | UK | News

Lidl, Aldi, Morrisons and Tesco to close stores for 24 hours in April | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Inevitably, we all forget to buy one crucial thing when the shops close. Don’t get caught out this Easter. The major supermarkets will all have varying opening hours over the period, with different-sized shops resulting in different closing times to remember. But don’t let forgetfulness ruin your holiday, here are the opening hours of all the major supermarkets so you can run in for that vital roast ingredient or missing Easter egg. On Good Friday and Holy Saturday, Lidl supermarkets will be open from 8am to 10pm. All stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday, shops will be open from 9am to 9pm. On Good Friday and Holy Saturday, Aldi supermarkets will be open from 8am to 9pm. All stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. On Easter Monday, shops will be open from 8am to 8pm On Good Friday, most Tesco stores will be open from 6am to 10pm. Extra and Express stores will keep their normal hours. All stores will be closed on Easter Sunday. Large stores in Scotland will …

Tesco to cut 180 jobs in Hertfordshire office – but 250 new roles | UK | News

Tesco to cut 180 jobs in Hertfordshire office – but 250 new roles | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Tesco has announced plans to axe 180 jobs in a major shake-up of its head office (Image: Getty) Tesco has announced plans to axe 180 jobs in a major shake-up of its head office, but hundreds of new roles are to be created. The UK’s biggest supermarket chain has announced that the impacted jobs will be based within its Welwyn Garden City head office in Hertfordshire, but it has not yet specified which roles are being removed. A total of 250 new roles are also due to be created as part of Tesco’s plans to focus on the “right set-up” to meet changing shopping habits. The newly created positions will also be within the group’s head office teams. The changes are expected to support Tesco’s plans to invest in its fast-growing online and quick commerce platforms, and into stepping up customer and personalisation services. READ MORE: IKEA announces new store opening this spring in ‘UK first’ READ MORE: State pensioners urged to check bank statements for DWP code The supermarket said it recognises the changes …

BBC GP says Tesco Clubcard data could help detect cancer early

BBC GP says Tesco Clubcard data could help detect cancer early

Published by Sam Flores

Scientists are analysing shopping data to identify early signs of 10 different types of cancer (Image: Getty ) BBC Morning Live’s resident GP, Dr Oscar Duke, has revealed the latest findings from a study designed to potentially help people spot early warning signs of cancer through their purchasing patterns. The medical expert discussed the recent developments during today’s programme (February 11), presented by Neil Jones and Helen Skelton. Dr Oscar explored the research, spearheaded by Imperial College, now in its second phase, to establish whether loyalty card information from retailers such as Boots and Tesco could be used to identify potential “cancer red flags”. Scientists suggest that consumer behaviour recorded in loyalty card data, including that from Boots and Tesco, may help detect cancer earlier. The research involves nearly 3,000 participants to determine whether purchasing patterns can serve as an early warning for 10 different forms of cancer. Previous work by the same team found that an increase in purchasing painkillers and indigestion remedies could suggest early indicators of ovarian cancer. The scientists will now …