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The Sun
04-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl's copycat beauty buy is selling for £25 less than John Lewis' version & shoppers are calling it an ‘amazing dupe'
SKINCARE fans can save themselves a whopping £25 and smell like a dream thanks to an "amazing" Lidl item. Earlier this year the budget supermarket chain launched a range of copycat skincare lines, including of the posh Aesop brand. Now, Lidl's dupe of the much-loved Aesop aromatic hand wash is even cheaper than before and is available for a short time with a huge 30 percent discount. Available in the Reverence or Resurrection scents, the Lidl hand wash is now only £2.09 for Lidl Plus App users. Limited edition But you must hurry in, as the eye watering discount is only available until July 16. The original Aesop soap also comes in a 500ml bottle but will set you back £33 at John Lewis. The Reverence scent features petitgrain, bergamot root and vetiver root, while Resurrection is made from mandarin rind, rosemary leaf and cedar atlas. Mia Munro, beauty and shopping expert explains that the Lidl dupes are just as good but don't come with a pricey price tag. She is a big fan of Lidl's Aesop dupe: "I've just had a new bathroom so money is tight. "Picking this up added a little luxury whilst avoiding the ridiculous price tag." "They're all over social media so if you want to get your hands on them I'd grab them before they're gone." Everything you need to know about the Lidl Plus App The Lidl Plus app was launched in the UK in 2020 and has proved hugely popular. It already offers personalised discount coupons, based on each customer's shopping habits and non-personalised discounts are also available for all app users. These are based on a weekly rotating list of products. Discounts listed on the app can also be split into products available at "all stores" and ones available at "your store", aka your preferred Lidl location. That means shoppers will have a better idea of what bargains they can get at their local store - especially the famous "middle aisle" products that might not be available in all stores. 3
Scottish Sun
02-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
B&M shoppers race to grab ‘beautiful' bedroom essential scanning for just £10 – it's a dupe of a £199 version
B&M shoppers have been rushing out to buy a bedroom essential scanning for just a tenner. The eye-catching lampshade has been compared by eagle-eyed shoppers to a swanky £199 version from a high end shop. Advertisement 1 B&M customers are rushing to scoop a £10 lampshade from their local store The latter, a Athena pendant light, is available from Neptune but one shopper spotted a similar one which won't break the bank. TikTok user, Home of Chelon, shared the lamp shade saying: 'Neptune vibes but B&M price'. Viewers flocked to applaud the find, with one user calling the lampshade 'so beautiful." Retailers only tend to slash their prices so dramatically to clear excess stock, so B&M's £10 version might not be on sale in your local store. Advertisement It might be worth calling your local branch to see if they have it in stock before heading out to buy one. You should always shop around before you buy a product in case you find a better deal. Use comparison sites like Google Shopping or the Latest Deals app to help you find the best price. You can find your nearest B&M home store by putting your town or postcode into its 'store finder' tool on its website. Advertisement And it is not the only bargain offer found in B&M in recent weeks. Shoppers went mad for a stylish table and bench set which scanned for £40 instead of £110. McDonald's Menu Shake-Up, £277k Energy Refund, and B&M Store Boom – Money News Today Elsewhere, shoppers went wild for a TV unit which was reduced from £80 down to £10. The living room staple, which can support flatscreens up to 55 inches, comes in a stylish light grey to upgrade your living space. Advertisement Fans have also been raving about an inflatable sun lounger which was reduced from £18 down to £10. Plus, one shopper even spotted a children's Crocs dupe for 10p. How to save at B&M The best time to get cut-price products is 10am on a Wednesday, according to one ex B&M manager. This is when staff slash items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products. Advertisement Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well. These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price.
Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
UK's cheapest supermarket this summer named as it beats rival by pennies
Which? set out to find out June's cheapest supermarket by comparing the price of 79 products. Consumer champion Which? has revealed which UK supermarket has been the cheapest for shoppers this summer. They conducted a price comparison on 79 items across the eight major supermarkets to find the best value from June 2025. While the result may not be surprising for some, there was fierce competition for the top stop as there were only pennies separating first and second place. By comparing the price of dozens of products across the stores, Which? has once again crowned Aldi the cheapest supermarket. On average across the month, the total bill at Aldi came to £131.52. However with just 35p of a difference, Lidl came in second place with an average spend of £131.87 when done with the Lidl Plus loyalty app. When calculated without the app, the spend rose to £131.89, reports the Mirror. The selected 79 items included a variety of own-brand and brand items, including Hovis bread, Birds Eye Peas, butter and milk. Which? also conducted a bigger shopping price comparison that included 196 items. For this test Aldi and Lidl were excluded as they do not sell a lot of the same products as the bigger supermarkets. In terms of the larger shop, Asda was crowned the winner with an average cost in June of £484.60. Coming in second place was Tesco, with an average bill of £492.86 when purchased with a Clubcard. However, without the loyalty Clubcard, the price of the shopper shot up to £528.45 on average. For both of the comparisons the analysis included special offer prices and loyalty prices where applicable. However, multibuys were not included. Unsurprisingly, Waitrose was the most expensive supermarket for both the smaller and larger shops, with the average bills coming in at £178.64 and £554.68 respectively. Speaking on Aldi's win of smaller shop, Which? retail editor Reena Sewraz said: "Aldi has once again bagged the title of the UK's cheapest supermarket according to our latest price analysis, with Lidl hot on its heels – just 35p behind." She added: "The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be one of the cheaper supermarkets - beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. "With food bills still squeezing household budgets, it pays to be savvy as our analysis shows simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you as much as £70 on a large shop." For those wanting to save a bit of extra money in the supermarket each month, there are a few tricks you can try. Discounts are a sure way to save some cash, so shoppers are advised to lookout for yellow stickers in store or discounts and voucher codes on websites such as HotUKDeals and LatestDeals. Alternatively, shoppers could try the downshift challenge where you swap your branded goods for those with supermarket-own labels. Shoppers can also make changes at home to help save money. Choosing to meal prep can help shoppers not waste their money on impulse buys, while freezing any leftovers from meals will also help with food waste. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Cheapest supermarket for smaller shop - 79 items Aldi - £131.52 Lidl - £131.87 (£131.89 - without loyalty discount) Asda - £144.82 Tesco - £146.69 (£149.19) Sainsbury's - £148.29 (£153.78) Morrisons - £152.91 (£153.37) Ocado - £165.51 Waitrose - £178.64 Cheapest supermarket for bigger shop - 196 items Asda - £484.60 Tesco - £492.86 (£528.45) Sainsbury's - £500.71 (£538.23) Morrisons - £507.54 (£512.40) Ocado - £530.06 Waitrose - £554.68
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
UK's cheapest supermarket ranked but it's just pennies cheaper than major rival
The consumer champion compared the price of 79 items across eight of the major supermarkets to find the cheapest grocer for June Aldi has once again been crowned the cheapest UK supermarket. Which? has revealed its latest supermarket price comparison for June 2025. The consumer champion compared the price of 79 items across eight of the major supermarkets and found the total bill at Aldi came to £131.52 on average across the month. Lidl was just behind, where the average spend was £131.87 with the Lidl Plus loyalty app - so only 35p more expensive than Aldi - or £131.89 without Lidl Plus. The list of 79 items included both branded and own-brand items, such as Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter. For a bigger shop of 196 items, Asda was once again the cheapest supermarket where it cost £484.60 on average in June. Tesco was in second place if you have Clubcard, with an average bill of £492.86. But without a Clubcard, the same trolley of goods came to £528.45 on average. Waitrose was the most expensive for both the smaller and larger shop, coming in at £178.64 and £554.68 respectively. Aldi and Lidl are not included in the larger comparison as they don't contain a lot of the same products as the other supermarkets. The analysis includes special offer prices and loyalty prices where applicable, but not multibuys. Reena Sewraz, Which? Retail Editor, said: 'Aldi has once again bagged the title of the UK's cheapest supermarket according to our latest price analysis, with Lidl hot on its heels – just 35p behind. 'The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be one of the cheaper supermarkets - beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. 'With food bills still squeezing household budgets, it pays to be savvy as our analysis shows simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you as much as £70 on a large shop.' Cheapest shop for 79 items Aldi - £131.52 Lidl (inc loyalty discount) - £131.87 Lidl - £131.89 Asda - £144.82 Tesco (inc loyalty discount) - £146.69 Sainsbury's (inc loyalty discount) - £148.29 Tesco - £149.19 Morrisons (inc loyalty discount) - £152.91 Morrisons - £153.37 Sainsbury's - £153.78 Ocado - £165.51 Waitrose - £178.64 Cheapest shop for 196 items Asda - £484.60 Tesco (inc loyalty discount) - £492.86 Sainsbury's (inc loyalty discount) - £500.71 Morrisons (inc loyalty discount) - £507.54 Morrisons - £512.40 Tesco - £528.45 Ocado - £530.06 Sainsbury's - £538.23 Waitrose - £554.68 Save money in the supermarket Keep an eye out for yellow sticker deals. Look for discounts and voucher codes through websites like LatestDeals and HotUKDeals. Sign up to mailing lists for brands and retailers you frequently use. Pick up free supermarket magazines - they'll often have vouchers inside. Try the Downshift challenge - this is where you swap branded goods for supermarket-own labels. Meal prep to reduce impulse buys and spending on what you've already got in the cupboard. Freeze any leftovers that can be eaten at a later date to avoid food waste.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Reason why you should never book a hotel or holiday on you laptop revealed
EXPERTS have revealed the reason why you should never book a hotel or holiday on your laptop. With summer upon us, many will be scouring the likes of and Expedia for a last-minute getaway. 1 But if you are thinking of booking a holiday on your laptop, you might want to think twice. That is because you could end up paying more than customers who booked the same deal via their smart phone. Hotel and holiday groups often have special deals for mobile and app users to help drive traffic to their websites. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, said it is the firms' business to "persuade you to download the app." "They can collect more of your data and target you more effectively to persuade you to book again." Mobile only pricing is also used as a marketing tool to help drive more sales. Tom Church, co-founder of discount code platform found a £16 price difference for the same hotel found on He said: "A hotel in Granada, the Pension Venecia Gomerez, was £163 per night on the computer, but on the mobile app it was £147 per night, £16 cheaper." Research by The Sun also found the booking website was offering mobile customers a £112 discount on a hotel in Benidorm if they booked via the app. The Hotel Flats Friends Mar Blau costs £412 on the website but £300 if you secure the deal on your phone. My dream pool was £40,000 so I DIYd my own 18ft version in February all for this summer heatwave - it's saved me £37,000 The same goes for Expedia, with mobile users getting a £150 discount on a stay at the Hotel Ronda House in Barcelona. It is worth noting that prices may vary depending on what time of year you booking your holiday. Martyn James, consumer expert, said: "It might seem illogical and strange, but booking using a phone app can get you a big discount. "Regardless, always check the app before you book - but make sure you look at the hotel's website or app direct too, in case they have even better rates." MORE HOLIDAY HACKS If you are planning a trip abroad this summer, it is important to be clued up so you don't risk loosing cash. For example, customers should avoid exchanging money at the airport as you face paying higher fees. Money exchange hubs at the airport tend to a captive market, so firms can charge a higher premium for using the service. Kara Gammell, personal finance expert at MoneySuperMarket, previously told The Sun: "Don't wait to buy your travel money at the airport as you will pay a premium. "And never pay for your currency with a credit card as paying on plastic means you'll be charged a 'cash advance fee." This fee is charged on ATM withdrawals but also on transactions such as online gambling and buying foreign currency. You should also be aware that banks tend to charge customers a fee for using their debit or credit card abroad. NatWest charges customers a 2.75% fee for spending your debit card abroad. But plenty of banks, such as Monzo, do not charge for this service. Are there other options to for spending abroad? There are several specialist cards that can give you a great exchange rate. These cards include travel credit cards and pre-paid cards which can let you pay abroad without fees or at a set exchange rate. Senior Consumer Reporter Olivia Marshall explains all the options. Travel credit cards: Travel credit cards allow you to spend money abroad without being hit by any fees or hidden charges. But, they may still charge you for taking cash out. We recommend the Halifax's Clarity Card as it won't charge you for using it abroad, nor are there any fees for withdrawing cash. But you will be charged interest if you don't repay your balance in full at a rate of 19.9 per cent. And you will be charged interest on cash withdrawals until your balance is paid off too, at a rate of between 19.9 and 27.95 per cent depending on your credit score. In other words, just because you are using plastic abroad doesn't mean you don't have to pay these credit cards off like you normally would. Always pay off your balance before the end of the month with these cards to make sure that any money you saved isn't wiped away by paying interest. For more on travel credit cards you can read our guide here. Pre-paid cards: An alternative to carrying cash around is to get a pre-paid card. These cards allow you to put a set amount of cash on the card at a fixed exchange rate. So if the rate is good at the moment, you can put money on your card and it will stay that rate when you are on holiday. Just keep in mind that these cards can sometimes have hidden costs and charges so be sure to read the small print.
