It has been an interesting and changeable year in the grocery sector. Equal pay revelations have led to supermarket giants Asda and Tesco being taken to court over claims shop floor workers were paid considerably less than those in distribution centres. Meanwhile, Sainsbury's sparked controversy by scrapping paid breaks and premium Sunday pay. The decision came despite fears it would leave 9,000 workers poorer. But at the time, it said it would also give 121,000 store colleagues a pay rise - with basic wages jumping from £8 to £9.20 an hour. the Mirror reports. But how does their pay compare now and are wages going to increase this year? Sainsbury's In September last year, Sainsbury's upped its basic rate to £9.20 an hour - and £9.80 in London. It was part of a wider plan to scrap legacy contracts - and replace them with streamlined ones instead. The new wage puts Sainsbury's to the top of the pile for outer London pay, however, it doesn't offer paid breaks, … [Read more...] about How much Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda pay an hour
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Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s breakfasts rated and ranked
If you are thinking of treating yourself to a fry up this weekend - then how about a trip to the supermarket for breakfast? There's plenty on the breakfast menu nowadays - but none as good as a proper full-on English fry up with bacon, sausage, black pudding, eggs and tomatoes. Here's a run down of fry ups on offer and how the supermarkets ranked.... Sainsbury's I like to think of this breakfast as the fine dining experience of fry ups - small in portion size but great in taste. The cheapest full English breakfast on the menu at the Sainsbury's I went to was the Taste the Difference breakfast for £6. While I would have liked a larger portion, it certainly would have been enough for many other diners and the inclusion of ciabatta bread, vine tomatoes and a portabello mushroom wowed the food critic inside me. The ingredients were high quality from the supermarket's premium Taste the Difference range and you could really tell that this wasn't just cheap stuff. Rating: 7/10 … [Read more...] about Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s breakfasts rated and ranked
Supermarket wars as Asda lodges concerns about Ingleby Barwick Lidl
Two retail giants are going toe-to-toe over a bid to build a new superstore. Lidl wants to put a new 2,200 sq metre shop on land off Blair Avenue, in Ingleby Barwick , with a 120-space car park. But objections have been lodged by competitor Asda - which has stores in Thornaby, and in Portrack - over the plans north of The Rings. The Pegasus Group, on behalf of Asda, wrote to Stockton Council to air its concerns about the application sticking to planning rules. And TPS Transport Consultants Ltd, on behalf of the supermarket, told the planning department it had concerns about Lidl's transport assessment in a lengthy objection letter. It added: "It is considered that the transport assessment is deficient, as such, the council cannot reasonably arrive at a well-considered and sound planning decision. "The planning application should, therefore, be refused on highways grounds." Under the plans, dedicated pedestrian access would be provided from Blair Avenue to the west of the site … [Read more...] about Supermarket wars as Asda lodges concerns about Ingleby Barwick Lidl
Asda SLASHES cost of Jameson Irish Whiskey in time for St Patrick’s Day
ASDA has reduced the cost of this boozy tipple ahead of St Patrick's Day. For limited time only, customers can pick up Jameson Irish Whiskey for £15. By Sophie Roberts/Published 14th March 2019 St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching – and many of us will be celebrating by getting tipsy.If you’re planning a party, or to treat one of your Irish friends, you may want to stock up on some Jameson Whiskey.Currently, you can pick up the booze at an affordable price in British supermarkets.Here’s everything you need to know about the bargain buys. Related Articles M&S is selling Easter eggs that have been infused with PROSECCO Aldi stuns with £16.99 rum that's named 'one of the world's best' Tesco SLASHES cost of award-winning Champagne in time for Mother's Day To get into the festive spirit, Asda has slashed the cost of Jameson Irish Whiskey.Currently, 100ml bottles are being flogged for £15.This is £8 less than the supermarket typically … [Read more...] about Asda SLASHES cost of Jameson Irish Whiskey in time for St Patrick’s Day
Man, 61, banned from town centre supermarkets including ASDA & Morrisons
A man who has caused a raft of issues across a town has been banned from entering any supermarket in that area. John Yates, of Leek, was handed a three-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) after pleading guilty to offences of vehicle interference at North Staffordshire Justice Centre. Now the 61-year-old is prohibited from going to any supermarket within town centre, or other shop from which he is banned, including Morrisons, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Wilko and the Co-op Food store in West Street. The CBO imposed by the court also means Yates, of North Street, cannot cause nuisance, alarm, harassment or distress to any person living, visiting or working in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Yates is also barred from entering the grounds of any private dwelling without the express consent of the owner, or touching any vehicle not belonging to him without the consent of the registered keeper, with the exception of public transport. Sergeant Rob Peacock, the Deputy Commander of Staffordshire Moorlands … [Read more...] about Man, 61, banned from town centre supermarkets including ASDA & Morrisons