Asda has emerged as the pioneering supermarket to disclose its local fuel prices online, following indications from regulators that companies were amplifying their profit margins at the pump, a practice
As UK food prices rise to a new record high, household grocery bills increase by £788
After signs that food inflation has passed its peak in January, shoppers are now facing the largest increase in grocery bills ever recorded.
Egg shortage helps drive food inflation, are UK supermarkets paying fair trade prices to British farmers
Food inflation reached a record high in November due to egg shortages. Meanwhile, rising milk and meat prices will cause Christmas dinner costs to rise sharply.
Waitrose shuns purchase limits on eggs & support British Farmers
Waitrose pledges a £2.6 million investment in its egg suppliers, as it is one of few supermarkets that does not impose purchase limits.
Morrisons: US private equity firm wins auction for £7bn UK supermarket
With a bid of £7bn, a US private equity firm won the auction for Morrison’s supermarket group.
Sainsbury’s and Ocado: top news of the week, macroeconomic agenda – UK GDP
The agenda also includes news from housebuilders Vistry and Persimmon, as well as from package holiday provider and airline Jet2 and bookmaker Entain.