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9 decorative duvet sets to dive into now

From florals to solids, to stripes, National Bed Month is a great excuse to bolster your bedding, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

M&S boss says Government must ‘act now’ as Budget risks shrinking UK retail

Stuart Machin, writing in the Sunday Times, called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to ‘act now’ and make changes to her tax plans.

Evening Standard

Lord Alan Sugar says people need to get ‘bums back into the office’

The Apprentice star, who owns a large portfolio of central London office buildings, made the comments in a BBC interview.

Evening Standard

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Mulberry has ‘neglected to connect’ with UK shoppers, says boss

Andrea Baldo said the luxury fashion company will focus more on ‘Britishness’ in future to counter a nosedive in profits.

The Independent UK

Marks & Spencer has combined the best parts of a rose and peony to launch an exclusive new flower – I got a sneak peek at the beautiful bloom

And you don't have to wait for peony season to buy it

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M&S recalls chicken products over Salmonella contamination: 'Do not eat' warning issued

The recall only applies to items purchased in Northern Ireland

Evening Standard

M&S issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning on chicken contaminated with Salmonella

Two products which are only being sold in Northern Ireland have been recalled

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Waitrose v M&S: free coffee, longer toilet paper and the battle to win over the middle class shopper

Fancy food halls and freebies are tactics in the store wars. But do customers truly care where they shop?

The Guardian - UK

Why you need to pay attention to Aldi's marketing

The German supermarket has been nailing its branding lately, here are 4 standout campaigns.

Creative Bloq

Who were the winners and losers on the high street this Christmas?

Here the PA news agency looks at who the festive success stories are so far, and which retailers have appeared more downbeat.

Evening Standard

Who won (and lost) the high street Christmas battle?

The battle of the supermarkets saw Tesco come out considerably ahead of rivals Asda

The Independent UK

Pound tumbles to 14-month low as FTSE climbs despite slump from retail stocks

The FTSE 100 finished 68.66 points, or 0.83%, higher to end the day at 8,319.69.

Evening Standard

M&S reports strong festive sales but says tax rises will lead to cost cuts

Sales at food halls rise 8.9% over Christmas, with 23 December its biggest-ever day of food trading

The Guardian - UK

Marks & Spencer sales surge over Christmas, boosted by bumper food division

The retailer saw a record sales day for its food department during the festive period.

Evening Standard

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The golden Christmas period was a huge boost for the U.K.’s biggest supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s. But 2025’s storm clouds are brewing

The boom in spending was driven by average U.K. households making 17 shopping visits in December, according to Kantar data.

The Guardian - UK

How to get the most out of your Christmas gift vouchers

Whether a physical version, or an e-card, check the T&Cs to make sure you extract maximum value from them

The Guardian - UK

‘We have a lot more to do’: no pats on the back at M&S despite blockbuster year

Turnaround is in full swing and bearing fruit, but bosses are only too aware of a history of revamps that failed to stick

The Independent UK

Drop in Boxing Day sales footfall as Brits opt to spend their money online

Major retailers including Next, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have not opened their physical stores on Boxing Day

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Evening Standard

New Year's Day 2025 supermarket opening hours: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and more

It’s always best to double-check with your local store because schedules can sometimes change

The Independent UK

M&S rents warehouse just to store post-Brexit paperwork, boss reveals

Ex-Tory MP and M&S chairman said ‘it is quite extraordinary… you wouldn’t believe it’, but the retailer has to store thousands of pages of documents in a warehouse in the Republic of Ireland for six years after taking food across the border

Evening Standard

Best cervical pillows to alleviate neck pain and improve comfort

Supportive cushions which promote better alignment of the cervical spine

Evening Standard

Peer faces six-month suspension after ‘bullying’ staff over a suitcase

This is the third time Lord Andrew Stone has breached Parliament’s rules on bullying and harassment.

The Guardian - UK

Christmas dips and party nibbles run short as Bakkavor factory strike continues

Affected products include cheese & chive dip, soups, pasta sauces and taramasalata at Waitrose, Tesco and M&S

The Guardian - UK

Christmas biscuits, cakes and crisps – tested by Ravneet Gill

The chef, author and TV presenter rates snowman cupcakes, sticky toffee cookies and turkey tortilla chips in our blind taste test

The Guardian - UK

Christmas chocolates and drinks – tested by Georgina Hayden

The food writer, cook and presenter samples liqueurs and no-alcohol punch, luxurious winter truffles and a dairy-free chocolate gonk

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