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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major change coming to Tesco stores as company trials new opening hours after Rachel Reeves' tax raid
TESCO is trialling new opening hours in a major change following soaring costs after Rachel Reeves' tax raid. The supermarket is testing out new hours in a bid to cut staffing costs. 3 Workers were told that a few of the Tesco Express stores which don't rake in as much cash will be the testing grounds. These Tesco stores will shut an hour earlier, at 10pm instead of 11pm. They will also have fewer staff working during these hours, The Telegraph reported. It is understood that the trial is only taking place in a "small number" of stores, but the exact number is unclear. A spokesperson said the shake up is to ensure the shops are being run in the "most efficient way". The move comes after Tesco's chief executive said that the supermarket is facing a wave of soaring costs following the Chancellor's tax raid in April. Tesco said it was facing a rise in staffing costs, in part due to a £235m increase in National Insurance contributions and the rise in minimum wage. The chain previously warned it would be axing £500million of costs to tackle this. Retailers are believed to be facing around £7billion in extra costs following the Budget. A Tesco spokesperson said: "These changes aren't visible to our customers, who will continue to receive the same great service they expect, and there are no changes to the range of products we sell." The basic wage for workers aged over 21 increased from £11.44 to £12.21 — instantly hiking staffing costs. But most firms are more concerned about the dramatic changes to employers' National Insurance Contributions, which will make hiring even tougher. Companies have warned that the changes are to drastically impact part-time workers, soon to become 13 per cent more expensive overnight. The contributions will go up from 13.8 per cent to 15 per cent from April 6, but the main impact comes from lowering the threshold it starts being paid at from £9,000 to £5,000, roping in many more part-time staff. One FTSE chief executive told The Sun that it was 'completely the wrong strategy for the Government to be pursuing if they want to encourage more people back into work with flexible jobs'. Meanwhile, a slew of reports suggest companies are already cutting jobs, freezing hiring and preparing to hike prices, with inflation predicted to hit 3.5 per cent later this year. 3
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Tesco to reduce prices of these items by 50% after 7pm
Tesco to reduce prices of these items by 50% after 7pm Customers who visit the supermarket chain at a certain time of day may be eligible for a discount on a range of products. Tesco have introduced a new scheme in order to limit food waste (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) Tesco shoppers keep a look out; the supermarket giant has announced a change to its pricing strategy for certain items, with discounts being applied after 7pm. Tesco is slashing the price of various baked goods in stores across the UK as part of an effort to "prevent good food from going to waste". When heading down the bakery section, customers might notice signs under products stating: "From 7pm, our loose bakery products are reduced by 50%". This initiative has been noticed by eagle-eyed shoppers and shared on platforms such as the popular Facebook group, Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK. A recent post informed the group's 64k followers: "Spotted this in my local Tesco Express - not sure if all stores, but maybe useful to someone." The post included a picture of some croissants and chocolate twists on a shelf with the '7pm' label next to them, which also notes: "Excludes bread and gingerbread". With the cost of living crisis putting pressure on household budgets throughout the UK, the half-price offer is likely to be a hit with consumers. Following the post, one wrote: "Good if you have a Tesco within walking distance!" Another added: "Used to be 5pm but they changed it to 7pm to fit in line with reductions on fridge and other bakery items.", reports Yorkshire Live. Upon contacting Tesco, a spokesperson said: "Markdowns on fresh products continue to be popular and help to prevent good food from going to waste." They added: "If we can't sell food, we redistribute it to charities and community groups, and offer it to colleagues for free." The spokesperson went on to say that participating stores have implemented reductions on bakery products daily to combat food waste, noting: "Whilst this is generally at around 7pm, timings can vary by store." In Tesco's bakery section, shoppers can find a variety of freshly-baked goods made available the same day. For a sweet treat, the store's all butter croissants are offered in plain, chocolate, and almond flavours at £1.20 each. However, with the 50% discount, from 7pm shoppers can bag one for 60p. This follow's Tesco's running trial where unsold items adorned with yellow stickers are being given away after 9.30pm in selected Tesco Express locations. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here The scheme is designed as a strategy to reduce food wasted and to aid those who could benefit from it. Tesco has been running a trial where unsold items adorned with yellow stickers are being given away after 9.30pm in selected Tesco Express locations. The scheme is designed as a strategy to reduce food wasted and to aid those who could benefit from it. Article continues below Shoppers eager to take advantage of the offer should head to an involved Tesco Express branch post-9.30pm. Any item bearing the yellow sticker label becomes complimentary when scanned at Tesco's self-service tills after the specified time. You are welcome to take these complimentary grocery items home.
Western Telegraph
7 days ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Tesco shoppers spot major bakery change for reduced items
Customers have spotted notices being put up in bakeries stating that from 7pm at night, loose bakery products will be slashed to half price. It comes as someone posted on the Extreme Bargains UK Facebook group: 'Spotted This In My Local Tesco Express- Not Sure If All Stores But Maybe Useful To Someone.' They also included a picture of Tesco bakery shelves with items including almond croissants, pain au chocolats and chocolate twists, along with a sign which reads: 'From 7pm, our loose bakery products are reduced by 50%. Excludes bread and gingerbread.' It's been reported that this used to take place at 5pm but it's been moved back by two hours, according to The Sun. The supermarket giant, which makes reductions to bakery items every day to help reduce food waste, has confirmed to Newsquest that pastries and sweet treats are usually discounted at around 7pm. But customers should be aware that timings can vary by store. Tesco shoppers say 'what a time to be alive' as bakery change spotted Reacting to the news, someone commented underneath the Facebook post: 'What a time to be alive.' While an impressed shopper replied: 'Ooo wow I'll go and wait haha.' What's the Difference Between Best Before and Use-By? However, as revealed by Tesco, it seems the time loose bakery goods are discounted depends on your local store, as this customer wrote: 'In my local Tesco it's 5pm.' Recommended reading: Others didn't seem to agree with the reduced-price baked goods as this person said: 'But they have been sat there for 12 hours in the open air.' Yet this Facebook profile responded: 'They may have been, or they may be baked throughout the day so they are a little fresher. But it is a bread based product - it doesn't go off within 12 hours and it doesn't need plastic to keep it safe.' If Tesco can't sell food, it is redistributed to charities and community groups, and offered to colleagues for free.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Tesco customers who shop after 7pm to pay less
In a bid to prevent food waste, certain food in stores will drop down in price Tesco is reducing the price of certain items after 7pm in a bid to cut down on food waste. The supermarket giant is slashing costs on various baked goods by 50% across participating UK stores. Customers have gone online to share news of the reductions after spotting labels in the bakery aisle that tell shoppers: "From 7pm, our loose bakery products are reduced by 50%." This move was highlighted on the popular money-saving Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, Yorkshire Live reports. A post on the page, which has over 64,000 followers, reads: "Spotted this in my local Tesco Express - not sure if all stores, but maybe useful to someone." It included a photo of discounted croissants and chocolate twists with a label specifying that the offer "excludes bread and gingerbread". As the UK continues to face a cost-of-living crisis, many shoppers will be pleased to see the 50% discount. Commenting on the Facebook post, one person replied: "Good if you have a Tesco within walking distance!" Another added: "It used to be 5pm, but they changed it to 7pm to fit in with reductions on fridge and other bakery items." When contacted, a Tesco spokesperson explained: "Markdowns on fresh products continue to be popular and help to prevent good food from going to waste." They further emphasised that unsold food is redistributed to charities, community groups, and offered free to colleagues. The spokesperson clarified that stores are marking down bakery products daily to combat food waste. "Whilst this is generally at around 7pm, timings can vary by store," they commented. Tesco sells an array of same-day fresh bakery items. The supermarket's all butter croissants, for instance, which are available in plain, chocolate and almond for £1.20 each, can be purchased for 60p with the 50% discount come 7pm. This initiative follows Tesco's recent trial of offering unsold produce with yellow stickers at no cost past 9.30pm in some Tesco Express locations. This trial is part of the store's efforts to minimise food waste. The scheme aims not only to reduce food wastage but also to support those who might benefit from it. For access to the complimentary goods, visit a participating Tesco Express after 9.30pm. Any items bearing a yellow sticker are free for customers to enjoy. Elsewhere at Tesco, shoppers have been handed a four-day deadline to win an extra funding boost for their favourite good cause across the UK. Until May 31, Tesco and the UK's leading cashback fundraising platform, easyfundraising, have come together to deliver the ' Tesco £5,000 Community Pledge '.
Wales Online
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Wales Online
Watch moment ex-MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' outside court
Watch moment ex-MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' outside court The outburst came as Katie Wallis, formerly known as Jamie Wallis, awaited the start of a trial for harassment Moment ex-MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' outside court This is the moment a former Conservative MP swore at a reporter outside court while awaiting trial for harassment. Katie Wallis, formerly known as Jamie Wallis, denies harassing ex-wife Rebecca Wallis. The politician, who was MP for Bridgend between 2019 and 2024, was due to stand trial at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Monday but the case was adjourned to next month due to concerns it would overrun the time allocated. Wallis was represented by top London barrister Narita Bahra KC who, around 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, explained her client was late due to being "followed" by a journalist and taking "haven" in the nearby Tesco Express. Our reporter then went to Tesco to photograph Wallis who was standing outside smoking a cigarette. On seeing the reporter's camera phone Wallis said: "Oh, for f***'s sake. This is harassment. Bugger off." As our reporter walked away Wallis followed and demanded to know his employer so she could send a "solicitor's letter". After hearing the answer she said: "WalesOnline? Okay, now f*** off." She then walked back towards the supermarket but she entered the court shortly afterwards. Ms Bahra said her client — who became the UK's first transgender MP when she came out in 2022 — uses she/her pronouns although the barrister mostly referred to the politician as "he" during the hearing. Katie Wallis, formerly known as Jamie Wallis, swears at a WalesOnline reporter near Cardiff Magistrates' Court (Image: Conor Gogarty ) Article continues below The 40-year-old, of Windlass Court in Butetown, Cardiff, was initially alleged to have stalked her ex-wife between February 15 and March 20 this year in the Welsh capital. But on Monday the prosecution withdrew the stalking charge and instead brought one of harassment. Wallis pleaded not guilty to the charge, which alleges she harassed Mrs Wallis with messages, voice notes, and phone calls, and by driving past her home. Ms Bahra made an application for the charge to be dismissed arguing there was a lack of evidence that messages at the heart of the case were actually sent from Wallis' phone. But district judge Rhys Williams rejected the application and told the barrister: "That's a matter for trial... I need to consider the evidence." While standing behind the glass partition of the dock to state a "not guilty" plea Wallis appeared uncomfortable and hunched. The judge asked: "Are you all right? You stumbled a little then." Wallis replied she was okay. Ms Bahra said her client suffers from claustrophobia. Asked why the defence waited until Monday to file some key documents Ms Bahra said she was only instructed in recent days and that her client "is now in a position to be well enough to engage". She added that Wallis "previously wasn't compos mentis to understand" or to sign off on documents due to "significant mental health issues". The judge replied that any such issues should have been relayed to the prosecution earlier. He allowed the prosecutor Simone Walsh half an hour to read through the documents. Ms Walsh then opened the trial, telling the court: "The defendant and the victim were in a relationship for over 15 years. The parties separated in 2020 and their divorce was finalised in 2024. The Crown will say that following the victim informing the defendant of a new relationship the defendant's behaviour has become harassing in nature. The frequency, nature, and contents of the messages and voicemails amounted to harassment of the victim. "Despite being arrested on February 28 and released on police bail the defendant has continued to send messages to the victim." Katie Wallis, formerly known as Jamie Wallis, near Cardiff Magistrates' Court before the start of the trial (Image: Conor Gogarty ) Ms Bahra said her client's mental health had "spiralled" and that there was no intent to harass. She added: "The complainant has chosen what messages to provide to police and she hasn't provided the full exchange with Dr Wallis [Katie Wallis]. "Dr Wallis was going through a very important stage of his transition process, which was to come out full-time, and the complainant took issue with that. The complainant did not want Dr Wallis to come out full-time as transgender. This involved announcing himself as a woman to the world and dressing as a woman full-time.' Ms Bahra added that her client saw her ex-wife as her 'only emotional support' and that this was the reason she was 'reaching out to her'. Rebecca Wallis was in court ready to give evidence against Katie Wallis. A felt screen was erected in preparation because she did not want to be seen by Katie Wallis while giving evidence. Then, during discussions between the lawyers and judge Katie Wallis' phone went off. She gasped and said: 'I'm sorry.' Judge Williams replied: 'That's okay. Please make sure it's turned off now.' After Ms Bahra raised concern that the trial would take too long to be heard fully on Monday Judge Williams decided it should be adjourned. He said: "I am acutely aware a witness is at court today to give evidence. I am aware of the associated stresses." But he added: "I do not believe the trial can be concluded in the time allocated before me." The trial was adjourned to June 17. In 2023 Wallis said she would not be contesting the following year's general election due to recent Westminster boundary changes. She said at the time the decision was not "a case of being chased out locally". In 2022 she was fined £2,500 and ordered to pay £620 in prosecution costs and a £190 victim services surcharge after being found guilty of failing to stop and report an accident and leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position. She had fled the scene after crashing her Mercedes E-Class saloon into a telegraph pole in the early hours of November 28, 2021. The then-MP said she had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and that locals approaching her while she was dressed as a woman had triggered a 'trauma attack' which caused her to flee to a 'place of safety'. Article continues below
