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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major supermarket is selling HUGE 4.5kg Toblerone bar for Father's Day – and it's the cheapest around
THE bar is available in-stores only from now until Sunday 15th June CHOCO LOT Major supermarket is selling HUGE 4.5kg Toblerone bar for Father's Day – and it's the cheapest around Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORRISONS have just launched a GIGANTIC Toblerone bar just in time for Father's Day - for the cheapest price around. The bar weighs 4.5kg which is over 12 times bigger than the traditional size bar and heavier than the average new born baby. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The chocolate bars are 12 times the size of the traditional 360g bar Credit: Morrisons The limited-edition bar is in stores now and will be until Sunday June 15, 2025 making it the perfect present for Father's day. While the bar weighs in at a hefty weight, so does the price, with the bar on offer at £60 for customers with a More Card. However, those without a More Card will have to pay the full price of £80. The chocolate bar is only available in store at Morrisons but is also currently sold on Amazon for £69.99. This is not the first time that the giant chocolate bar has been released to the public as it was previously stocked in 2017. Morrisons launched the enormous chocolate bar for Black Friday in 2017 as they released supersized items for the period. The supermarket is replicating the same trick this year for Father's Day as they sell more big items alongside the Toblerone. A limited edition footlong sausage roll, baked fresh in store everyday, will also be available for just £2 until June 15. Alongside the supersized Toblerone and sausage roll Morrisons have a Father's Day range of indulgent bakery sweet treats, corking deals on beer and ale, and further gifts and cards. 3 Customers with a More Card can purchase the bar for £60 Credit: Morrisons 3 Morrisons have come under fire for running out of promised customer rewards Credit: Getty This announcement follows public outrage at the supermarket after they encouraged customers to spend more but then ran out of promised rewards. The retail giant introduced a special offer in February offering free or discounted luxury kitchen essentials in exchange for spending certain amounts. Customers earn one More Card stamp for each £10 spent in-store. Supermarket loyalty schemes - which has one? MOST UK supermarkets have loyalty schemes so customers can build up points and save money while they shop. Here we round up what saving programmes you'll find at the big brands. Iceland: Unlike other stores, you don't collect points with the Iceland Bonus Card. Instead, you load it up with money and Iceland will give you £1 for every £20 you save. Unlike other stores, you don't collect points with the Iceland Bonus Card. Instead, you load it up with money and Iceland will give you £1 for every £20 you save. Lidl Plus : Lidl customers don't collect points when they shop, and are instead rewarded with personalised vouchers that gives them money off at the till. : Lidl customers don't collect points when they shop, and are instead rewarded with personalised vouchers that gives them money off at the till. Morrisons: The My Morrisons: Make Good Things Happen replaces the More Card and rewards customers with personalised money off vouchers via the app. The My Morrisons: Make Good Things Happen replaces the More Card and rewards customers with personalised money off vouchers via the app. Sainsbury's: While Sainsbury's doesn't have a personal scheme, it does own the Nectar card which can also be used in Argos, eBay and other shops. You need 200 Nectar points to save up £1 to spend on your card. You need to spend at least £1 to get one Nectar point. While Sainsbury's doesn't have a personal scheme, it does own the Nectar card which can also be used in Argos, eBay and other shops. You need 200 Nectar points to save up £1 to spend on your card. You need to spend at least £1 to get one Nectar point. Tesco: Tesco Clubcard has over 17million members in the UK alone. You use it each time you shop and build up points that can be turned into vouchers - 150 points gets you a £1.50 voucher. Here you need to spend £1 in Tesco to get one point. Tesco Clubcard has over 17million members in the UK alone. You use it each time you shop and build up points that can be turned into vouchers - 150 points gets you a £1.50 voucher. Here you need to spend £1 in Tesco to get one point. Waitrose: myWaitrose also doesn't allow you to collect points but instead you'll get access to free hot drinks, and discounts off certain brands in store. Once shoppers have earned 15 - the equivalent of spending £150 - they can unlock discounts on an array of top quality Pyrex kitchen containers. Or, once reaching 30 stamps or above, the items become free depending on the value of the Pyrex product. One disgruntled customer said: 'How frustrating after saving for dishes in your offer (Pyrex vacuum dishes) to be told that the store doesn't have any…. 'Bad planning on your part and annoying for loyal customers who are supporting you.' In Morrisons Eccles store in Salford, Manchester, a woman was recorded hurling items at the self checkout before throwing another customer to the floor. Wild moment Morrisons shopper hurls items at customers as brawl breaks out at self-checkout with staff forced to step in The police were called to the scene and eventually arrested one woman at the scene on suspicion of assault and assaulting a police officer on June 3, 2025. A Morrisons spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.
Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Morrisons shoppers can bag freebies worth £30 through loyalty scheme perk
Scroll down to see what freebies are on offer CASH IN Morrisons shoppers can bag freebies worth £30 through loyalty scheme perk MORRISONS shoppers can bag free goodies worth up to £30 through its reward scheme. Customers with a More Card loyalty scheme can claim premium kitchenware for free through a lesser-known stamp promotion currently available in stores. 2 Morrisons is giving shoppers the chance to win freebies worth up to £30 Credit: Morrisons 2 Shoppers have until the end of next week to collect stamps Morrisons is giving shoppers the opportunity to continue collecting stamps until next Sunday, June 8, with redemption available until June 22. The supermarket giant is giving away Pyrex containers, including a 2.6L dish normally worth £30, to shoppers who rack up enough stamps. For every £10 spent in-store, you'll earn one stamp, and once you hit 30 or more, you can start trading them in for top kitchen gear completely free. One Morrisons worker spilled the beans in the Extreme Coupons and Bargains UK Facebook group, writing: "Lots of customers don't even know about this scheme, so it's been a nice surprise for them!" All you need to do is check your stamp balance, it's printed on the bottom of your receipt or visible in the More Card app and then head to the till with your chosen Pyrex item and scan your More Card. If you've got enough stamps, it's yours for free. The range includes handy tubs in sizes from 600ml to 2.6L, plus a pump to suck out air and keep your food fresher for longer. One happy shopper shared: 'I got the largest rectangle yesterday and still have some stamps left!' You'll need 30 stamps to bag a small item, 40 for a medium, and 50 for the top-of-the-range large dish, meaning you'd need to spend around £500 to earn the full set. But considering it's a freebie just for doing your usual food shop, savvy shoppers say it's 'always nice to have something for nothing'. Exploring Popular Supermarkets in the UK If you're not already a More Card member, you can sign up for free by downloading the app on Google Play or the App Store. And while you're collecting stamps, you'll still earn More Points as usual which can be converted into vouchers for money off future shops. You can find your nearest store using the store finder tool. Morrisons loyalty boss Kate Lavery said the new perk is a 'bonus layer' on top of points and discounts, giving customers even more bang for their buck. It comes after the supermarket giant has made a huge change to its loyalty scheme and shoppers can now earn EXTRA points towards their purchases. Morrisons originally scrapped its More Points scheme in 2021, rebranding as My Morrisons, but reversed the decision in 2023 after shopper demand. Now, Morrisons More Card holders can collect points with over 300 popular brands including eBay, Just Eat, Expedia, Asos, Very, and loads more. Once 5,000 More Points are collected, shoppers will be handed a £5 voucher – better known as a Morrisons Fiver – to redeem on their next shop in store or online. How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. How does the Morrisons More Card work? The Morrisons More Card lets you earn points on purchases which can be used to get money off future shops. Once you get to 5,000 points you can keep saving, or convert them into a voucher worth £5 to spend in-store or online. You can't earn loyalty points when buying certain products though, including tobacco, infant milk or formula and gift cards. The full list of excluded products is on the Morrisons website. The More Card also gives you access to personalised offers based on your shopping habits, including discounts on specific products or extra points on certain purchases. You can get a physical More Card and scan it at the till or swipe a virtual card via the app when shopping in-store.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Morrisons to shut last of 17 stores in HOURS as part of major shake-up of its supermarkets
SHAKE-UP Morrisons to shut last of 17 stores in HOURS as part of major shake-up of its supermarkets MORRISONS is closing the doors of another store tomorrow – its final closure following a string of recent shutdowns across the UK. The store in Haxby, near York in North Yorkshire, will shut for good on Tuesday, May 14, marking the last of 17 stores to go as part of a major shake-up of the chain's operations. Advertisement 3 Morrisons in Haxby, where the grocer is closing 52 in-store cafés, 35 meat and fish counters, and 18 Market Kitchen food courts as part of a major overhaul Credit: Google Maps 3 Shoppers in Haxby were left disappointed by the decision, with some saying the closure will leave a gap in the local community Credit: Alamy The move comes just weeks after Morrisons axed 16 other stores in April alone, citing the need to cut costs amid rising financial pressure. Shoppers in Haxby were left disappointed by the decision, with some saying the closure will leave a gap in the local community. Locals who relied on the store for their weekly shop say the closure is a 'huge blow,' especially for elderly customers and those without transport. One regular shopper told said: 'It's always been a handy place to pop in. Advertisement "I don't know where I'll go now.' As part of the overhaul, the grocer is also shutting 52 of its in-store cafés, 35 meat and fish counters, and 18 Market Kitchen food courts. The chain says it's moving towards a leaner model focused on core products and efficiency. The supermarket is instead investing in tech, rolling out new 'Tally' robots to help customers find items on the shelves and improve stock management. Advertisement Morrisons has pointed the finger at the Government, blaming increased National Insurance contributions for employers and the recent hike in minimum wage for rising business costs. Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended the measures, claiming they're vital for securing Britain's economic future and funding services such as the NHS. Morrisons major shake-up She also pointed to a new £5 billion trade deal with India – the biggest since Brexit – as a boost for the economy. Despite the closures, Morrisons remains popular with shoppers for its affordable prices and generous perks. Advertisement The chain has been praised for allowing loyalty points to be used on essentials like baby milk, and for offering low-cost garden products, cleaning brands, and even free flowers on Mother's Day. Still, the Haxby closure marks another sign of the changing face of Britain's high streets, with many concerned about how smaller towns will cope with fewer supermarkets. The store will officially close its doors at the end of trading on Tuesday. Staff have been offered roles at nearby branches where possible, but not all employees are expected to be kept on. Advertisement Morrisons said in a statement: 'We continually review our estate to make sure we are operating in the right locations. "Unfortunately, the decision has been made to close our Haxby store. We thank our colleagues and customers for their support.' Morrisons' wave of closures Morrisons has announced that several of their major and local stores will be closing down. In total, 52 of its cafes, 35 of its meat and fish counters and 18 of its Market Kitchen food courts will be closing down. Also, 16 Morrisons Daily locations were shuttered in April as part of a cost-cutting mission. The closed locations include: Lowestoft Road, Gorleston 3-5 Old Town, Peebles 214 Hutton Road, Shenfield Waterloo Estate, Poole Higham Lane Estate, Tonbridge The Cornmarket, Romsey Lainshaw Street, Stewarton Featherbed Lane, Selsdon 19 The Village, Haxby Queslett Road, Great Barr Oakfield Road, Whickham Queensway, Worle Strand Parade, Goring-By-Sea Westfield Road, Woking 40 Peach Street, Wokingham 51 Sidwell Street, Exeter Moorland Road, Bath Haxby, North Yorkshire
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Major food recall issued by Morrisons over fears popular everyday product is contaminated with plastic
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORRISONS has issued a huge food recall, over fears a popular product could be contaminated with plastic. The supermarket has urged shoppers not to eat one of it's sausage products, as they may be unsafe to consume. 2 Morrisons has recalled a sausage product over fears it contains plastic Credit: Ian Whittaker 2 Anyone who purchased a packet of Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages with a use by date of May 1, 2025 is affected by the recall Credit: Morrisons Anyone who purchased a packet of Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages with a use by date of May 1, 2025 is affected by the recall. The Food Standards Agency said that the 400g packet may be contaminated by "small pieces of blue plastic." Customers have been urged to return the unsafe sausages to their nearest Morrisons store immediately. You will be able to get a full refund for the product. Morrisons has displayed point of sale notices inside stores selling the sausages. The notices explain the reason for the recall, and provide advice to customers who have purchased them. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues Product Recall Information Notices to inform consumers and local authorities about issues with food products. They also issue more serious Food Alert for Action notices, which give local authorities specific actions to take on behalf of consumers. If there are concerns regarding the safety of the product, it is either withdrawn or customers are asked to return it to stores. This follows the news that Asda recalled it's Simple To Cook Asian Inspired Pork Belly Slices off the shelves, over serious health fears. Staying Safe with Product Recalls in the UK The supermarket discovered that the product could contain milk and sulphites, which do not appear on the label, so could pose a risk to anyone who is allergic to them. The use by date on affected products is April 25, and the barcode is 5063089827178. A popular kids' dinosaur toy sold on Amazon was also recently recalled due to a "serious risk" of choking. The 3D printed toy was mislabelled, and a young child could smoke on a small part. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item The recall notice states that the toy, from China, is now being rejected at the border. And a popular airfryer sold in B&M, Argos, Poundland and Tesco has been recalled due to the risk of it bursting into flames. Customers who have one of four models of the airfryer by Tower are being told to get in touch with the company. Models affected include the T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer and the T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer. Anyone with an affected device is advised to unplug them and "stop using them immediately." A notice posted on the Tower Housewares' website reads: 'The fault has been deemed low risk by Trading Standards, however the safety and well-being of our customers is our top priority, and we have made the decision to voluntarily recall these models as a precautionary measure. 'The issue has been identified within specific batches of the affected products manufactured between January 2022 – April 2023.'
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Major food recall issued by Morrisons over fears popular everyday product is contaminated with plastic
MORRISONS has issued a huge food recall, over fears a popular product could be contaminated with plastic. The supermarket has urged shoppers not to eat one of it's sausage products, as they may be unsafe to consume. Advertisement 2 Morrisons has recalled a sausage product over fears it contains plastic Credit: Ian Whittaker 2 Anyone who purchased a packet of Best 6 Thick Cumberland Sausages with a use by date of May 1, 2025 is affected by the recall Credit: Morrisons Anyone who purchased a packet o Customers have been urged to return the unsafe sausages to their nearest Morrisons store immediately. You will be able to get a full refund for the product. Advertisement Read more recall stories Morrisons has displayed point of sale notices inside stores selling the sausages. The notices explain the reason for the recall, and provide advice to customers who have purchased them. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues Product Recall Information Notices to inform consumers and local authorities about issues with food products. They also issue more serious Food Alert for Action notices, which give local authorities specific actions to take on behalf of consumers. Advertisement Most read in The Sun If there are concerns regarding the safety of the product, it is either withdrawn or customers are asked to return it to stores. This follows the news that Staying Safe with Product Recalls in the UK The supermarket discovered that the product could contain milk and sulphites, which do not appear on the label, so could pose a risk to anyone who is allergic to them. The use by date on affected products is April 25, and the barcode is 5063089827178. Advertisement A The 3D printed toy was mislabelled, and a young child could smoke on a small part. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item The recall notice states that the toy, from China, is now being rejected at the border. And a popular airfryer sold in B&M, Argos, Poundland and Tesco has been recalled due to the risk of it bursting into flames. Advertisement Customers who have one of four models of the airfryer by Tower are being told to get in touch with the company. Models affected include the T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer and the T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer. Anyone with an affected device is advised to unplug them and "stop using them immediately." A notice posted on the Tower Housewares' website reads: 'The fault has been deemed low risk by Trading Standards, however the safety and well-being of our customers is our top priority, and we have made the decision to voluntarily recall these models as a precautionary measure. Advertisement 'The issue has been identified within specific batches of the affected products manufactured between January 2022 – April 2023.'
