Food and Drink
Supermarket ombudsman bad for customers, says BRC
Customers would be the ultimate losers from an expensive and unnecessary supermarket ombudsman, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Ancient vineyards offer a true taste of the Azores
For an island known as the Treasure of the Azores, Pico does not disappoint. Explore its extraordinary lava vineyards, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a real taste of the Azores and insight into ancient viniculture.
It's a New Year night in for UK
The UK is set to shun bars and clubs this New Year's Eve with almost two thirds of the population (71 per cent) preferring to see the new year in at home, reveals the fifth Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey.
Start your January detox at Eight Moorgate
Rooftop private members club, Eight Moorgate in London, is introducing a Detox Menu to its restaurant’s lunch time offering during January 2010, to help members stick firmly to their New Year’s resolutions.
Sainsbury's offers reduced personal loan rate
Sainsbury's Finance is offering its shoppers a reduced personal loan rate of 7.9% APR Typical and double Nectar points on their shopping for two years when applying with a Nectar card between 29th December 2009 and 28th February 2010.
Fashionable favourites
As we count down the final days of the decade known as the ‘noughties', new research by smile, the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank reveals how our tastes have changed over the past ten years.
Christmas Eve spending rush
Many people have left their Christmas shopping until the last minute, with up to 13.3 million people planning to hit the shops on Christmas Eve, according to new research from Sainsbury's Credit Cards.
Keep your cool in the kitchen this Christmas
Whether you’re a veteran of many family feasts or a festive dinner newbie who is cooking a turkey for the first time – the Christmas meal is a daunting prospect. After all, it’s not just one day, Christmas can last for weeks, as your friends and family pop over for drinks and a bite to eat.
Cash machine withdrawals could reach record amounts
Sainsbury's Finance estimates that £10.6 billion will be withdrawn from ATMs this December. This equates to around £341 million a day, £14.2 million an hour or £237,100 a minute.
Don't drive yourself to a conviction this Christmas
Male motorists living in the City of London are revealed as most likely to have a conviction for drink driving, according to moneysupermarket.com.
New Year glitz and glamour at JuJu
New Year at JuJu’s is set to be a glamorous affair with a spectacular gold and black themed party. Juju continues to define luxury drinking on the King’s Road and this New Year’s JuJu aims to spoil all its guests. Genuine 24 carat gold dusted canapés and drinks, gold leafed cocktails, and a black and gold dress code will make this a truly indulgent New Year’s not to forget.
Brits admit being abusive while shopping
Christmas shopping could be a bad-tempered affair this year as new research reveals that 21 million Brits have shouted at or verbally abused staff and fellow consumers because they have lost their temper whilst shopping.
Christmas ale with a local flavour
A local pub for local beers could easily be the motto of The Fox and Hounds near Lichfield, for the Shenstone village pub is now serving two real ales made by the Shenstone Brewing Company following the arrival of Santa Claus with the specially-brewed Xmas Ale.
How to choose the perfect Christmas wine
There’s no doubt that Christmas is a time for indulgence. The festive season goes hand in hand with food, drink and general merriment. We often present each other with boxes of chocolates, give children sweets and lay on huge roast dinners for friends and family – so why is it so hard when it comes to wine?
Know your rights before you hit the shops
With fewer than 15 shopping days left until Christmas and many people buying the latest must-have gadgets and toys or looking forward to the sales, the Know Your Consumer Rights campaign is reminding shoppers to be aware of their rights.