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John Lewis and Waitrose owner loses £88m after national insurance hike

The retail giant reports a substantial half-year loss but ‘optimistic’ it can turn it around with Christmas trading

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

US economic picture weakens as jobless claims and inflation both rise – as it happened

Economists say trade war is driving up prices, as US inflation picks up in August

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

Higher National Insurance costs and packaging tax send John Lewis deeper into the red

But boss insists the department store and Waitrose supermarket partnership is well placed for “full year profit growth” as the peak Christmas season approaches

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

Thousands of Christmas jobs to be created at John Lewis

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The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Major UK retailer to hire more than 13,000 workers for Christmas

The retailer is expecting around 30 million visitors to its shops ahead of the festive season

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

John Lewis Partnership to hire 13,700 Christmas staff in major recruitment drive

The seasonal roles will include 3,000 across 35 John Lewis stores and 8,500 within Waitrose shops.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

‘Garnet red with a delicious flavour’: the best supermarket strawberry jams, tasted and rated

They’re a toast-time tradition, but which jars are the real jam and which are just a sticky mess?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

Some like it swicy? Best food with hot honey

“Shoppers are seeking out new culinary adventures, using spice as a way to challenge their taste buds.”

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

8 Food Products Pulled Because They Contained Unexpected Meat

Food recalls happen for many reasons, but few are as unsettling as finding unexpected meat in products that shouldn’t contain any. For vegetarians, vegans, and those with religious or allergy-based dietary restrictions, this type of error is more than a minor inconvenience. It can be a serious breach of trust,…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 24, 2025

‘The texture is perfect – meaty with a fleshy bite’: the best supermarket green olives, tasted and rated

It turns out there are lots of quality green olives out there, from big, fat, meaty Greek ones to more complex, nutty Italian alternatives …

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025