Tesco says shopper sentiment hit by Iran war but prices not affected It came as the FTSE 100 firm revealed a weaker-than-expected increase in sales for the past three months. Evening Standard · Jun 18
Tesco sales growth slows amid ‘uncertainty’ linked to Iran conflict The retailer revealed that total sales increased by 1% to £16.8 billion over the 13 weeks to May 30, compared with a year earlier. Evening Standard · Jun 18
Tesco boss gets a £1m pay rise after supermarket sales and profits soar Cheif Executive Ken Murphy saw his total pay and bonus package rise from £9.8m in 2024-25 The Independent UK · May 15
Tesco boss rings up £10.8 million in bumper pay and bonuses Ken Murphy saw his total pay and bonus package rise to £10.8 million from £9.8 million in 2024-25. Evening Standard · May 15
Tesco boss’s pay rises by more than £1m to £10.8m after market share surge Ken Murphy’s pay could rise even higher following scrapping of food waste target and weakness of rivals The Guardian - UK · May 15
Tesco will do ‘whatever it can’ to keep down food prices amid Iran war Tesco said that profits could dip over the current year as it flagged increased uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Evening Standard · Apr 16
UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disrupted The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Tesco plans head office shake-up with 180 jobs cut, but new roles created The UK’s biggest supermarket said it recognises the changes will come as ‘difficult news’ to staff members affected by its proposals. Evening Standard · Feb 25
“Another Tradition Down The Drain”: Kids’ Picture Day Risks Ending Over Epstein Files Revelation “This whole situation feels like something out of a horror movie.” Bored Panda · Feb 13
“Lifetouch is not named in the Epstein files.” US school photography giant Lifetouch issues statement after Epstein investor ties create parent confusion and panic “Lifetouch does not – and has never provided – images to any third party,” the company said after online parent panic Digital Camera World · Feb 12
UK sleepwalking into joblessness epidemic, Tesco boss warns Ashwin Prasad says far fewer people in work than there could be with ministers just ‘tinkering at the edges’ of problem The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Retailers dish up strong Christmas food sales but fashion lags behind Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer were among those to deliver good news about their festive grocery sales. Evening Standard · Jan 9
Tesco sees busiest-ever days over Christmas period as sales soar The UK’s largest supermarket also reported some surprising changes in consumer behaviour over the festive period Evening Standard · Jan 8
Tesco boss lends weight to calls for business rates support for pubs Chief executive Ken Murphy has urged the Government to completely overhaul the business rates system, which be branded ‘fundamentally unfair’. Evening Standard · Jan 8
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8 Tesco aiming for bumper 2026 after best Christmas market share in decade Chain reports strong sales but shares drop 5% after analysts say third quarter performance was behind expectations
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025 The return of ‘Tescopoly’? How Britain’s biggest retailer dominates everyday life Supermarket chain has quietly got its groove back to grab even more of shoppers’ spending this year
International Business Times UK · Oct 2, 2025 Tesco Defies Market Pressure with Soaring Profits — Should You Buy In Before It Peaks? Tesco has raised its full-year profit forecast after a strong first half, driven by price cuts, loyalty schemes, and digital expansion. With profits soaring, investors are asking: is Tesco stock a buy before it peaks?
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 Supermarket boss declares ‘enough is enough’ ahead of Autumn budget IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025 Tesco predicts price war before Christmas amid ‘pressure on household budgets’ Retailer raises full-year profit expectations by £100m after luring shoppers with price cuts over summer
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025 Tesco sees off threat from Asda as it boosts market share and lifts profit guidance Britain’s biggest retailer said it now expected operating profit for the full year of between £2.9 billion and £3.1 billion
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 Tesco boss issues warning to Rachel Reeves over ‘what lies ahead’ Tesco says household budgets are squeezed and shoppers are increasingly seeking out value
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025 Do not make it harder for grocers to lower prices, Tesco boss urges Government Households budgets remain squeezed and shoppers are increasingly seeking out value, according to the UK’s biggest supermarket.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025 CEO pay at UK’s top companies is 52 times that of typical worker, report finds High Pay Centre thinktank says median pay of FTSE 350 chief executive was £2.4m in 2023-24 financial year
The Independent UK · May 31, 2025 Tesco stores set to close early as part of new trial The UK’s largest supermarket is understood to be trialling shorter opening hours in some Tesco Express stores
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025 British Gas owner suffers shareholder rebellion over CEO pay packet Nearly 40% of Centrica investors vote against board’s pay plans as energy bill payers struggle with record debts