Co-op boss steps down following ‘toxic culture’ claims and cyber-attack The retail and funeral care giant has also unveiled plans to cut £200 million in costs The Independent UK · Mar 26
Co-op boss to quit after ‘toxic culture’ claims as £200m cost-cutting launched The departing chief executive failed to rule out potential job cuts as the retail and funeral care firm seeks to bounce back from significant losses. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Co-op boss quits after year marked by cyber-attack and claims of ‘toxic’ culture Shirine Khoury-Haq denies exit linked to allegations about behaviour at retail and funerals group as it sinks to £125m loss The Guardian - UK · Mar 26
Co-op boss quits after ‘toxic culture’ claims and cyber attack Last month, the Co-op defended its culture and the behaviour of its bosses after reports said senior managers had complained of a ‘toxic’ environment. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Synthetic opioid linked to 1,000 deaths across the UK in just two-and-a-half years In Britain, half of homicides, thefts and robberies are linked to drugs The Independent UK · Mar 17
Easter supermarket opening times for bank holiday weekend: Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and more IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 17
Shopper scores $1,000 in PC hardware for just $86 in a shocking pricing glitch — Newegg shrugs off massive loss and responds with a thumbs-up emoji A Redditor only paid $86.98 for a Ryzen 5 7600X, a Gigabyte B850 Eagle motherboard, and a 32GB DDR5-6000 Corsair Vengeance RGB kit from Newegg. The CPU even included a free 240mm Cooler Master AIO worth $85 on its own. All these parts would typically cost $1,012, but this customer… Tom’s Hardware · Mar 14
‘Small, plump, gooey … marvellous’: the best supermarket tortilla, tasted and rated Which supermarket Spanish omelette seems as if it’s served plump from the pan, and which is a soggy flop? The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
All supermarket opening times for Easter Monday, from Aldi to Waitrose I’ve got the details on Tesco, Waitrose, Asda and more The Independent UK · Mar 12
‘Melts into an oozy blob’: the best supermarket brie, tasted and rated Which wedge is utterly brie-liant, and which stinks the place out? Let the tasting commence … The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
Lady Pledges Family Heirloom To Ace Niece, Greedy Stepson Gets Mad And Insults Her Family heirlooms are precious, so talking about who inherits them can be intense. It sparked drama in this household when the stepson found out that his stepmom was passing hers on to her ace niece. Here's a dramatic tale of how a man insulted his stepcousin for being ace. Read… Bored Panda · Feb 26
Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes in London supermarkets amid shoplifting epidemic The sweet treats are reportedly being stolen then resold on illicit markets Evening Standard · Feb 24
“Those fridges are probably the fourth best musical group to come out of Sheffield”: Supermarket goes viral for the chilled ambient drones of its freezer section “These freezers are live on BBC Radio 1 right now” MusicRadar · Feb 19
More than 50 half-naked students found in dirty basement during alleged fraternity hazing ritual This is the moment police found more than 50 half-naked, blindfolded fraternity pledges standing in a dirty basement during an alleged hazing ritual. The Independent UK · Feb 19
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18 ‘Like an electrical gong bath!’ The Sheffield supermarket going viral for the symphonic sound of its freezers Redditors are thrilled by the Co-op on Ecclesall Road, where a magnificent drone is reminiscent of Brian Eno’s ambient music. We take a visit to the back aisles
Bored Panda · Feb 17 Mother Defends Daughter’s Surprise Dress “Purchase”, Baker Friend Refuses To Serve Cake A borrowed dress was meant to be a simple favor between friends. Instead, it became the center of a teenage drama when the friend sent money and declared she was keeping it. What started as a small misunderstanding over ownership quickly spiraled, drawing in her mother and turning a birthday…
Woman & Home · Feb 13 We tested the best Valentine's Day meal kits - and found a £5-a-head option we'd happily serve again Our food team taste-tested everything from budget buys to blowout boxes
Creative Bloq · Feb 11 This animation within an animation is breaking people's minds Handmade stopmotion or 3D in Blender?
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Co-op defends culture and leadership after reports of ‘fear’ among senior staff The grocery and services chain said it does not believe the criticisms ‘represent the views of our broader leadership and colleagues’.
The Independent UK · Feb 11 Co-op hits back at reports of ‘toxic’ working environment Chain said it does not believe criticisms ‘represent views of our broader leadership’
The Independent UK · Feb 10 Cash machines ripped from Co-op in cherry picker ram-raid Thieves used a stolen telehandler to smash into a Co-Op wall, stealing two cash machines and a large sum of cash in Plympton.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8 ‘I fell into it’: ex-criminal hackers urge Manchester pupils to use web skills for good Initiative aims to identify proficient gamers and coders who can help companies identify flaws in their cybersecurity
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Best Valentine’s dine-in supermarket meal deals for 2026 from Waitrose, M&S, COOK and more Roses are red, violets are blue; this Valentine’s, it’s all about a meal in for two
Evening Standard · Feb 4 Co-op’s price-match comparisons with Aldi misled consumers, watchdog rules Aldi said 45 items used by the Co-op for its price match were not the most appropriate for comparison.