Tesco's £1.25 Grapes for New Year Love Ritual
Tesco capitalises on a viral TikTok trend by selling packs of 12 grapes for singles to eat under a table at midnight on New Year's Eve, sparking debate over consumerism and the UK dating scene.
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Tesco's £1.25 New Year Love Grapes Spark Debate
Tesco capitalises on a viral TikTok trend by selling packs of 12 grapes for singles to eat under a table at midnight on New Year's Eve, a ritual believed to attract love. The move has ignited a fierce debate on consumerism and the state of UK dating.
Poundland's Easter Eggs in December Spark Fury
Poundland in Norwich has sparked outrage by stocking Easter eggs 103 days early. Shoppers call it 'ridiculous' and 'brazen consumerism'. Read the full story.
Bari Weiss Debate Series Ignites Free Speech Row
The launch of Bari Weiss's 'Things That Matter' debate series in London has ignited a fierce controversy over free speech, cancel culture, and the boundaries of public discourse in the UK. Explore the clash of ideas.
Woman saves £20k in a year by buying nothing
Georgina Shannon, 35, stopped all non-essential shopping for a year, saving £20,000 for a deposit on a Cornish cottage. Discover her tips for a successful no-buy challenge.
Cartoonist Samuel Ojo on the Perils of Christmas Shopping
Cartoonist Samuel Ojo captures the modern chaos of Christmas shopping in a new Guardian piece. Discover the hidden stresses of festive consumerism and why it resonates so deeply.
Poet Frieda Hughes pens anti-consumerist Christmas verse
Poet Frieda Hughes's new work, 'Christmas Shopping', critiques festive excess, longing for space over crowds and highlighting a farmer's dream of a John Deere tractor. Read her unique festive reflection.
Green Globalist and Tory Clash Over Immigration
A Green Party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory debate immigration and colonial reparations over dinner in London. Did they find common ground?
Environmental alarm over adult Advent calendar trend
Environmental groups warn luxury adult Advent calendars contribute to waste crisis through excessive packaging and unwanted items. Discover the impact of this growing trend.
Mum's £80 'Thriftmas' For Four Kids Sparks Debate
A UK mother's decision to spend just $100 on second-hand Christmas gifts for her four children to combat consumerism has divided the internet. Discover the full story behind the viral TikTok debate.
AOC and Riley Gaines clash in transgender sports debate
Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies moderates explosive debate between Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and athlete Riley Gaines over transgender participation in women's sports
NYC Mayoral Debate: Heat But No Knockout Blow
The final New York mayoral debate saw fiery clashes between candidates but no clear frontrunner emerged as voters await election day verdict.
NYC Final Mayoral Debate: Key Battlegrounds Revealed
The final New York mayoral debate saw candidates clash over crime, housing, and economic recovery. Discover the pivotal moments that could sway voters in this crucial election showdown.
Channel 4 hosts first UK leaders debate: Sunak vs Starmer
Channel 4 announces groundbreaking political television event featuring Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in unprecedented head-to-head debate ahead of General Election.
NYC Mayoral Debate: Mamdani and Cuomo Clash
Watch the dramatic confrontation between progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani and former governor Andrew Cuomo as they spar over housing, crime, and leadership in heated NYC mayoral debate.
Cuomo and Sliwa clash in fiery NYC mayoral debate
In a fiery first debate, Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa traded sharp attacks over crime, homelessness and leadership style, setting the stage for a contentious New York City election battle.
Reform UK accused of sowing division in Welsh TV debate
A fiery by-election debate in Caerphilly turned chaotic as Reform UK faced allegations of deliberately sowing division in Welsh communities, with accusations flying across the political spectrum.
Montana Brown's parenting comments spark social media firestorm
Former Love Island favourite Montana Brown ignites social media storm after questioning modern parenting approaches, dividing fans with her controversial views on discipline and boundaries.
Aussie Man's Divisive Public Act Sparks Fierce National Debate
A young Australian man has ignited a social media firestorm after defiantly defending his controversial public behaviour, dividing opinion across the nation.
British firm exposes Nestlé's Cape Cod water grab
A British design firm's discovery that its work was used by Nestlé to extract water from a protected US region has ignited a firestorm over corporate ethics and environmental responsibility.
NJ Governor Debate Turns Toxic as Candidates Clash
Incumbent Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican challenger Jack Ciatarelli faced off in a fiery first debate, exchanging sharp attacks on taxes, economic policy, and reproductive rights in a contest that could signal New Jersey's political direction.
Peers Clash in Historic Assisted Dying Debate
The House of Lords witnessed a passionate and deeply personal debate on assisted dying legislation, pitting former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey against prominent faith leaders. As MPs prepare for a potential Commons vote, the nation confronts this
Charlie Kirk's Debate Tactics: A Masterclass in Political Combat
An in-depth analysis reveals the calculated rhetorical strategies and aggressive style that have made Charlie Kirk a formidable, yet divisive, figure in America's political debates.
Harris on standby to replace Biden in Trump debate
Exclusive: Vice President Kamala Harris is on standby to step in for President Joe Biden in a historic first should he be unable to compete in the upcoming TV debate against Donald Trump, amid intense internal preparations.
Last Person to Speak to Charlie Kirk Before Debate Breaks Silence
Hunter Kozak, the final individual to converse with Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk before his explosive Oxford Union debate, reveals the behind-the-scenes tension and Kirk's determined mindset in an exclusive interview.
Charlie Kirk: UK Students Could Be "Shot" for Debating Ideas
American commentator Charlie Kirk sparks fierce debate, claiming UK university culture is so hostile to free speech that students debating contentious topics could be 'shot and killed'. His warning ignites a discussion on censorship, safety, and intellect
Your Guide to Buying Fewer, Better Things
Discover how The Guardian's new newsletter, The Filter, helps UK consumers break free from fast fashion and mindless consumption. Learn to make smarter, more sustainable purchases that save money and the planet.
Viral Tweet: 'Are Americans Nice?' Sparks Global Debate
A Tunisian student's simple question on X, formerly Twitter, about whether Americans are 'nice' has ignited a fiery international debate, amassing millions of views and thousands of divided opinions.
Sydney Cafe Sparks Global Coffee War Over Cappuccino Rules
A Sydney cafe's bold stance on cappuccino etiquette has ignited a fiery international debate. Discover why this barista's 'no chocolate' rule is dividing coffee purists and challenging decades of tradition.
My Life at the Tip: A Story of Britain's Waste Addiction
A first-person account of a life consumed by trips to the local tip, revealing a deeper societal obsession with waste and consumerism in modern Britain.
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