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Aldi shoppers furious as popular £6 item vanishes

Frustrated Aldi customers are reporting the mysterious disappearance of a popular budget-friendly item, with some shoppers searching unsuccessfully for months to find their favourite product.

Kimberly-Clark in Merger Talks with Kenvue

In a seismic shift for consumer healthcare, household goods titan Kimberly-Clark is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Kenvue, the company behind Tylenol and Band-Aid, in a deal that could reshape the global market.

Chipotle Settles Gift Card Lawsuit for $1.875 Million

Chipotle Mexican Grill agrees to significant settlement after facing legal action over dormant gift card fees. Discover how this affects UK consumers and what it means for your digital wallet rights.

Florida grandmother outsmarts phone scammer

A sharp-witted Florida senior turned the tables on a phone scammer, exposing the fraud and warning others about sophisticated cons targeting vulnerable people.

UK Retail Sales Surge Despite Budget Tax Fears

New data from Barclays reveals UK consumer spending accelerated in September 2025, with retail sales growing 1.5% despite concerns about potential tax rises in the upcoming budget.

Lloyds adds £800m to car finance compensation pot

Lloyds Banking Group faces mounting costs as it allocates another £800 million to cover compensation for historical motor finance commission claims, bringing total provisions to a staggering £2 billion.

Tesco's £1 Trolley Deposit Divides Shoppers

Tesco customers are split after discovering new £1 coin trolleys requiring deposit tokens, sparking debate about convenience versus anti-theft measures in supermarkets.

Tesco yellow sticker debate divides shoppers

Shoppers are divided over Tesco's famous yellow sticker reductions after one customer's discovery raised questions about the supermarket's pricing strategy and true value for money.

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