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Lidl

Lidl is another supermarket which will shut its shops on Boxing Day in 2022.

Lidl’s new clothing range: Release date, prices & more

Lidl is set to remove all restrictions on selected fruits and vegetables that have been hit by shortages from Monday (March 13).
Lidl is set to remove all restrictions on selected fruits and vegetables that have been hit by shortages from Monday (March 13).

Lidl to remove all restrictions on fruit and veg

Which? has revealed the cheapest supermarket in January after analysing the price of 45 everyday products throughout the month
Which? has revealed the cheapest supermarket in January after analysing the price of 45 everyday products throughout the month

Cheapest supermarket 2023: Aldi, Tesco & Lidl ranked in latest survey

A customer shops for milk inside a Sainsbury's supermarket in east London on February 20, 2023.
A customer shops for milk inside a Sainsbury's supermarket in east London on February 20, 2023.

Annual UK food bill to rocket by £811 as grocery inflation hits 17.1%

Food minister Mark Spencer has summoned supermarket chiefs to explain “what they are doing to get shelves stocked again” amid shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Food minister Mark Spencer has summoned supermarket chiefs to explain “what they are doing to get shelves stocked again” amid shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Supermarket bosses meeting food minister over fruit and veg shortage

Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22 in Burgess Hill.
Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22 in Burgess Hill.

Lidl is latest supermarket to restrict food items amid veg shortage

A shopper walking through the aisle of a Tesco supermarket. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire
A shopper walking through the aisle of a Tesco supermarket. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Supermarket value range shoppers bearing brunt of food price inflation

Mother slams Lidl who barred her from purchasing 100 cucumbers

Lidl is another supermarket which will shut its shops on Boxing Day in 2022.
Lidl is another supermarket which will shut its shops on Boxing Day in 2022.

Lidl issues recall of salami because of potential salmonella

The UK’s best supermarket is revealed by Which?

Lothian Pension Fund has acquired Corstorphine Retail Park in the west of Edinburgh from Hunter Real Estate Investment Management.
Lothian Pension Fund has acquired Corstorphine Retail Park in the west of Edinburgh from Hunter Real Estate Investment Management.

Edinburgh retail park that hosts McDonald’s and Lidl sold in £16.3 million deal

Mackie's traditional, strawberry swirl and honeycomb ice creams.
Mackie's traditional, strawberry swirl and honeycomb ice creams.

Mackie’s of Scotland: Record ice cream market share but soaring costs hit hard

Which? has revealed the cheapest supermarket in January after analysing the price of 45 everyday products throughout the month
Which? has revealed the cheapest supermarket in January after analysing the price of 45 everyday products throughout the month

Cheapest supermarket in January 2023 revealed - see how they compare

Tesco remains the dominant UK supermarket player with a 27.5% slice of the sector, according to industry data.
Tesco remains the dominant UK supermarket player with a 27.5% slice of the sector, according to industry data.

Tesco shake-up to impact 2,100 roles but retail giant far from spent force

Lidl and Aldi customers have seen the highest price increases last year.
Lidl and Aldi customers have seen the highest price increases last year.

Aldi and Lidl prices has increased the most from soaring inflation

Marks & Spencer is among the major retailers to update investors on its festive trading performance. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Marks & Spencer is among the major retailers to update investors on its festive trading performance. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Festive splurge: Tesco and M&S hail strong Christmas trading but outlook cloudy

Sainsbury's is ranked as the UK’s second largest supermarket chain, behind market leader Tesco.
Sainsbury's is ranked as the UK’s second largest supermarket chain, behind market leader Tesco.

Sainsbury’s enjoys bumper festive sales but challenges lie in store for 2023

A Which? survey has revealed which UK supermarket was the cheapest for 2022
A Which? survey has revealed which UK supermarket was the cheapest for 2022

Britain’s cheapest supermarkets revealed in survey

Lidl saw more than 60,000 new and unopened toys and games being donated to families in need over Christmas through its toy bank scheme.
Lidl saw more than 60,000 new and unopened toys and games being donated to families in need over Christmas through its toy bank scheme.

Cost of living: Lidl sees sales jump by quarter as shoppers make big switch

Here's a list of which supermarkets are open on Boxing Day 2022 and which are closed.
Here's a list of which supermarkets are open on Boxing Day 2022 and which are closed.

What shops are open today? List of stores open on Boxing Day 2022

Martin Lewis reveals exact dates to shop for cheap Christmas food

Aldi is offering a 19p Christmas vegetable range
Aldi is offering a 19p Christmas vegetable range

The UK supermarkets offering a 19p Christmas vegetable range

These are the supermarkets that have seen the biggest increase in food inflation. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)
These are the supermarkets that have seen the biggest increase in food inflation. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

The supermarkets where food prices have risen fastest

A bottle of Glenfiddich 12-year-old
A bottle of Glenfiddich 12-year-old

Budget whisky buys this Black Friday and beyond

Empty egg shelves in a Lidl store. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
Empty egg shelves in a Lidl store. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Coffey confident ‘we can get through’ egg shortage gripping UK

Discount supermarket chain Lidl already has about 100 stores across Scotland and is continuing to expand UK-wide.
Discount supermarket chain Lidl already has about 100 stores across Scotland and is continuing to expand UK-wide.

Lidl sees profits leap as UK shoppers switch in droves to discounters

Asda and Lidl are limiting the number of boxes of eggs customers can buy
Asda and Lidl are limiting the number of boxes of eggs customers can buy

Asda and Lidl limit egg sales amid supply disruption

Wetherspoons breakfast could be under threat - here’s why

The Silvercrest Air Fryer 2.2L is available in Lidl stores across the UK from Sunday, November 13, and will be available while stock lasts.
The Silvercrest Air Fryer 2.2L is available in Lidl stores across the UK from Sunday, November 13, and will be available while stock lasts.

Lidl brings back sell-out air fryer that could save hundreds of pounds

Retailers have begun releasing their Christmas 2022 adverts - here’s a look at some of those that we’ve caught so far
Retailers have begun releasing their Christmas 2022 adverts - here’s a look at some of those that we’ve caught so far

The best Christmas adverts of 2022 from Kevin the Carrot to Lidl Bear

Lidl bear: Supermarket unveil charming celebrity character for Christmas Advert 2022
Lidl bear: Supermarket unveil charming celebrity character for Christmas Advert 2022

Lidl unveils new Christmas advert featuring adorable bear

This Christmas, Lidl has rolled out the red carpet to celebrate two returning festive favourites
This Christmas, Lidl has rolled out the red carpet to celebrate two returning festive favourites

Release date for Lidl’s iconic Christmas jumper 2022 revealed

People urged to adopt plant-based diet (photo: Adobe)
People urged to adopt plant-based diet (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Eat green for your good health and a safer environment

Children pose for a picture as they go trick-or-treating for Halloween in east London.
Children pose for a picture as they go trick-or-treating for Halloween in east London.

Cost of living: Money saving tips for Halloween 2022

Lidl’s smart refill machines will be located on-shelf in the store’s laundry detergent section
Lidl’s smart refill machines will be located on-shelf in the store’s laundry detergent section

Lidl trialling mess-free smart refills for laundry detergent

Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the Specialbuys and middle aisle on Sunday, October 16 - Including popular fire pit
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the Specialbuys and middle aisle on Sunday, October 16 - Including popular fire pit

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on October 16?

Donations will be accepted until Friday, December 16.
Donations will be accepted until Friday, December 16.

Lidl to launch Christmas 'toy bank'

Cullen owner David MacDonald says the expansion enables the firm to deliver more than a billion eco-friendly products per year. Picture: Andrew Cawley.
Cullen owner David MacDonald says the expansion enables the firm to deliver more than a billion eco-friendly products per year. Picture: Andrew Cawley.

Packaging firm Cullen unwrapping 120 new jobs due to expansion of Glasgow base

Lindt win Swiss court case - orders Lidl to melt all chocolate bunnies

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, October 2?
What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, October 2?

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on October 2?

Aldi launched in the UK about 30 years ago and now has more than 100 outlets in Scotland.
Aldi launched in the UK about 30 years ago and now has more than 100 outlets in Scotland.

Aldi makes pledge to millions of cash-strapped households as profits slump

Both Lidl and Aldi have confirmed they will be closing their stores on Monday - the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.
Both Lidl and Aldi have confirmed they will be closing their stores on Monday - the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.

Best picks from the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles

A general view of a Lidl store in Crowthorne, Berkshire.
A general view of a Lidl store in Crowthorne, Berkshire.

What shops are closed for the Queen’s funeral today? Which are open?

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 18?
What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 18?

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on September 18?

Grocery price inflation hit 12.4% during the past month, up from last month’s previous record of 11.6%, research firm Kantar reported.
Grocery price inflation hit 12.4% during the past month, up from last month’s previous record of 11.6%, research firm Kantar reported.

Grocery price inflation hits new record to add £571 to average annual bill

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 4?
What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, September 4?

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on September 4?

"From Prosecco to pocket in seconds." For those who've had to leave a party early, but didn't want to rush that expensive Prosecco opened for the occasion, this one's for you. Pocket Prosecco allows you to slide that beverage into your back pocket spillage-free (and discretely) - a worthy entry for first place on this list.
"From Prosecco to pocket in seconds." For those who've had to leave a party early, but didn't want to rush that expensive Prosecco opened for the occasion, this one's for you. Pocket Prosecco allows you to slide that beverage into your back pocket spillage-free (and discretely) - a worthy entry for first place on this list.

Middle of Lidl Mysteries: 10 of Lidl’s weirdest items put up for sale

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?
What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 28?

Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury’s: bank holiday supermarket opening times
Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury’s: bank holiday supermarket opening times

When Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, and more will be open on bank holiday

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 21?
What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 21?

What’s in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 21?

Aldi (logo pictured) and Lidl have some great offers
Aldi (logo pictured) and Lidl have some great offers

What’s in the Aldi Special buys and Lidl middle aisle on 14 August

Benromach Distillery, Forres, one of the destinations on Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail. Picture: John Paul Photography
Benromach Distillery, Forres, one of the destinations on Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail. Picture: John Paul Photography

A dram for all budgets - from Rosebank 31-year-old to supermarket buys

Customers could see their supermarket bill rise after a new recycling law was announced. (Credit: Getty Images)
Customers could see their supermarket bill rise after a new recycling law was announced. (Credit: Getty Images)

Supermarket bills could rise by £60 after new recycling law introduced

Marks and Spencer will remove best before dates from more than 300 fruit and vegetable products (Photo: M&S)
Marks and Spencer will remove best before dates from more than 300 fruit and vegetable products (Photo: M&S)

M&S removes ‘best before’ dates on fruit and veg to cut food waste

There’s no indication of when Heinz products will return to Tesco (image: AFP/Getty Images)
There’s no indication of when Heinz products will return to Tesco (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Heinz Tesco dispute: full list of popular products missing from retailer’s shelv...

An artist's impression of a painting studio at The Art Works, the new National Galleries of Scotland development proposed for Granton.
An artist's impression of a painting studio at The Art Works, the new National Galleries of Scotland development proposed for Granton.

Sculpture garden, outdoor events and markets planned for waterfront attraction

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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Petrel in Imperial Dock in Leith on Thursday. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Petrel in Imperial Dock in Leith on Thursday. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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