Ready Meal Showdown: Premium vs Budget Taste Test
A journalist taste-tested premium and budget ready meals from Sainsbury's. Discover which meals were worth the price and which were a letdown in this honest review.
A journalist taste-tested premium and budget ready meals from Sainsbury's. Discover which meals were worth the price and which were a letdown in this honest review.
Greencore has completed its £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor, creating a £4bn food giant. The deal was approved after the firms addressed competition concerns. Read the full story.
A comprehensive taste test of supermarket mashed potatoes reveals a budget-friendly winner from Aldi that outperforms the famous Aunt Bessie's brand for flavour and value. Discover the full results.
We taste-tested fresh chicken soups from seven major UK supermarkets against Covent Garden. Discover which budget soup beat the premium brand and see the full price and ingredient breakdown.
A savings expert reveals five easy own-brand swaps for toilet paper, cereal, cheese, beans, and bread that could cut over £500 from your annual grocery bill. Start saving now!
A savvy shopper reveals how switching just five everyday items to supermarket own-brands saved her over £14 weekly. Discover the tasty alternatives that cut costs without compromise.
Sarah Cooke appointed as Good Food Project Lead at Dorothy Parkes Centre, Walsall, to expand access to affordable, nutritious food and tackle local food poverty from January 2026.
Aldi has been named the UK's cheapest supermarket for the fifth consecutive year, saving shoppers hundreds. Find out which rivals came close and how to cut your grocery bill.
Iceland launches a Mega Deals Event with offers from £4.80 to help families save up to £7.20 on weekly shops this January. Discover the frozen food giant's response to the cost-of-living squeeze.
UK families could save over £500 annually by choosing own-label cheese, bread, toilet paper, baked beans, and cereal. Expert analysis reveals the simple swap for big savings.
Lidl urgently recalls all batches of its Deluxe Red Cabbage with Apple due to undeclared milk. Customers with a milk allergy are warned not to consume the product and to return it for a full refund.
Shoppers are outraged as Waitrose charges £17 for a 1kg bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs. Prices have soared 46% since 2023. See the full story and price comparisons here.
Asda's new White Chocolate & Pistachio Flavour hot chocolate, inspired by a viral trend, has sparked a fierce online debate. Discover why shoppers are either loving or hating this mysterious new product.
UK households who stocked up for Christmas face a post-festive squeeze as food inflation jumped to 3.3% in December. Experts warn of persistent pressure despite supermarket price wars. Read more.
Coffee, olive oil, meat, dairy and salad are among nine staples forecast to reach record-breaking prices in 2026. Experts cite climate change and supply chain issues. Learn how to save.
A family blind taste test of own-brand colas from Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, and Morrisons reveals the top alternative to Coca-Cola, with major savings on sugar and cost.
Marks & Spencer launches a new 'Nutrient Dense' food range on January 5, targeting users of weight-loss medications. Discover the 20 calorie-controlled products designed to boost essential vitamins and fibre.
Shoppers are discovering a Tesco Express scheme where items marked 'CS' are free after 9:30pm. Learn how the initiative cuts food waste and benefits customers.
Aldi confirms festive opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Plan your shop before stores close at 6pm on December 31st. Check local times now.
Every McDonald's restaurant in Birmingham has achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating of 5, according to the latest Food Standards Agency data. See the full list and inspection dates.
More than 50 Walsall food businesses received the lowest hygiene scores in 2025, with five rated zero. See the full list of outlets and what the ratings mean for public safety.
A major UK supermarket is handing out free bags of surplus Christmas vegetables, including potatoes and sprouts, in a post-Christmas drive to prevent food waste. Find your nearest store.
The NHS and Food Standards Agency warn cooked Christmas turkey is safe for only two days in the fridge. Learn the rules to avoid food poisoning and how to safely freeze leftovers.
Food safety expert Dr Richard Anderson reveals how to store and reheat Christmas leftovers to avoid food poisoning. Learn the 'once-only' rule and key temperatures.
A new hub in Birmingham, funded by a £2m donation, aims to tackle child poverty and food waste by delivering millions of meals and providing skills training. It's a key part of King Charles's national vision.
A festive food taste test reveals which UK supermarket offers the best value mince pies, stollen, yule logs and more. Find out where to shop for your Christmas feast.
A consumer expert reveals how to slash your Christmas food bill by hunting for yellow sticker discounts on fresh produce and luxury items. Learn the best times and tips to save.
Aldi is permanently withdrawing its Click and Collect service from all UK stores by year's end to maintain its low-price promise. Find out what this means for shoppers.
Lidl has cut the price of its fresh whole turkeys to just £2.45 per kilogram, offering one of the UK's most affordable festive centrepieces. Discover the full Christmas dinner deal.
Young's Seafood urgently recalls Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets sold in major UK supermarkets due to undeclared mustard. Customers with allergies urged to return product for full refund.