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Daily Record
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
UK's cheapest supermarket this summer named as it beats rival by pennies
Which? set out to find out June's cheapest supermarket by comparing the price of 79 products. Consumer champion Which? has revealed which UK supermarket has been the cheapest for shoppers this summer. They conducted a price comparison on 79 items across the eight major supermarkets to find the best value from June 2025. While the result may not be surprising for some, there was fierce competition for the top stop as there were only pennies separating first and second place. By comparing the price of dozens of products across the stores, Which? has once again crowned Aldi the cheapest supermarket. On average across the month, the total bill at Aldi came to £131.52. However with just 35p of a difference, Lidl came in second place with an average spend of £131.87 when done with the Lidl Plus loyalty app. When calculated without the app, the spend rose to £131.89, reports the Mirror. The selected 79 items included a variety of own-brand and brand items, including Hovis bread, Birds Eye Peas, butter and milk. Which? also conducted a bigger shopping price comparison that included 196 items. For this test Aldi and Lidl were excluded as they do not sell a lot of the same products as the bigger supermarkets. In terms of the larger shop, Asda was crowned the winner with an average cost in June of £484.60. Coming in second place was Tesco, with an average bill of £492.86 when purchased with a Clubcard. However, without the loyalty Clubcard, the price of the shopper shot up to £528.45 on average. For both of the comparisons the analysis included special offer prices and loyalty prices where applicable. However, multibuys were not included. Unsurprisingly, Waitrose was the most expensive supermarket for both the smaller and larger shops, with the average bills coming in at £178.64 and £554.68 respectively. Speaking on Aldi's win of smaller shop, Which? retail editor Reena Sewraz said: "Aldi has once again bagged the title of the UK's cheapest supermarket according to our latest price analysis, with Lidl hot on its heels – just 35p behind." She added: "The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be one of the cheaper supermarkets - beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. "With food bills still squeezing household budgets, it pays to be savvy as our analysis shows simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you as much as £70 on a large shop." For those wanting to save a bit of extra money in the supermarket each month, there are a few tricks you can try. Discounts are a sure way to save some cash, so shoppers are advised to lookout for yellow stickers in store or discounts and voucher codes on websites such as HotUKDeals and LatestDeals. Alternatively, shoppers could try the downshift challenge where you swap your branded goods for those with supermarket-own labels. Shoppers can also make changes at home to help save money. Choosing to meal prep can help shoppers not waste their money on impulse buys, while freezing any leftovers from meals will also help with food waste. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Cheapest supermarket for smaller shop - 79 items Aldi - £131.52 Lidl - £131.87 (£131.89 - without loyalty discount) Asda - £144.82 Tesco - £146.69 (£149.19) Sainsbury's - £148.29 (£153.78) Morrisons - £152.91 (£153.37) Ocado - £165.51 Waitrose - £178.64 Cheapest supermarket for bigger shop - 196 items Asda - £484.60 Tesco - £492.86 (£528.45) Sainsbury's - £500.71 (£538.23) Morrisons - £507.54 (£512.40) Ocado - £530.06 Waitrose - £554.68
Daily Mirror
02-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
UK's cheapest supermarket ranked but it's just pennies cheaper than major rival
The consumer champion compared the price of 79 items across eight of the major supermarkets to find the cheapest grocer for June Aldi has once again been crowned the cheapest UK supermarket. Which? has revealed its latest supermarket price comparison for June 2025. The consumer champion compared the price of 79 items across eight of the major supermarkets and found the total bill at Aldi came to £131.52 on average across the month. Lidl was just behind, where the average spend was £131.87 with the Lidl Plus loyalty app - so only 35p more expensive than Aldi - or £131.89 without Lidl Plus. The list of 79 items included both branded and own-brand items, such as Birds Eye Peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter. For a bigger shop of 196 items, Asda was once again the cheapest supermarket where it cost £484.60 on average in June. Tesco was in second place if you have Clubcard, with an average bill of £492.86. But without a Clubcard, the same trolley of goods came to £528.45 on average. Waitrose was the most expensive for both the smaller and larger shop, coming in at £178.64 and £554.68 respectively. Aldi and Lidl are not included in the larger comparison as they don't contain a lot of the same products as the other supermarkets. The analysis includes special offer prices and loyalty prices where applicable, but not multibuys. Reena Sewraz, Which? Retail Editor, said: 'Aldi has once again bagged the title of the UK's cheapest supermarket according to our latest price analysis, with Lidl hot on its heels – just 35p behind. 'The bigger trolley of groceries shows that Asda continues to be one of the cheaper supermarkets - beating membership prices at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons. 'With food bills still squeezing household budgets, it pays to be savvy as our analysis shows simply choosing one supermarket over another could save you as much as £70 on a large shop.' Cheapest shop for 79 items Aldi - £131.52 Lidl (inc loyalty discount) - £131.87 Lidl - £131.89 Asda - £144.82 Tesco (inc loyalty discount) - £146.69 Sainsbury's (inc loyalty discount) - £148.29 Tesco - £149.19 Morrisons (inc loyalty discount) - £152.91 Morrisons - £153.37 Sainsbury's - £153.78 Ocado - £165.51 Waitrose - £178.64 Cheapest shop for 196 items Asda - £484.60 Tesco (inc loyalty discount) - £492.86 Sainsbury's (inc loyalty discount) - £500.71 Morrisons (inc loyalty discount) - £507.54 Morrisons - £512.40 Tesco - £528.45 Ocado - £530.06 Sainsbury's - £538.23 Waitrose - £554.68 Save money in the supermarket Keep an eye out for yellow sticker deals. Look for discounts and voucher codes through websites like LatestDeals and HotUKDeals. Sign up to mailing lists for brands and retailers you frequently use. Pick up free supermarket magazines - they'll often have vouchers inside. Try the Downshift challenge - this is where you swap branded goods for supermarket-own labels. Meal prep to reduce impulse buys and spending on what you've already got in the cupboard. Freeze any leftovers that can be eaten at a later date to avoid food waste.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Reason why you should never book a hotel or holiday on you laptop revealed
EXPERTS have revealed the reason why you should never book a hotel or holiday on your laptop. With summer upon us, many will be scouring the likes of and Expedia for a last-minute getaway. 1 But if you are thinking of booking a holiday on your laptop, you might want to think twice. That is because you could end up paying more than customers who booked the same deal via their smart phone. Hotel and holiday groups often have special deals for mobile and app users to help drive traffic to their websites. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, said it is the firms' business to "persuade you to download the app." "They can collect more of your data and target you more effectively to persuade you to book again." Mobile only pricing is also used as a marketing tool to help drive more sales. Tom Church, co-founder of discount code platform found a £16 price difference for the same hotel found on He said: "A hotel in Granada, the Pension Venecia Gomerez, was £163 per night on the computer, but on the mobile app it was £147 per night, £16 cheaper." Research by The Sun also found the booking website was offering mobile customers a £112 discount on a hotel in Benidorm if they booked via the app. The Hotel Flats Friends Mar Blau costs £412 on the website but £300 if you secure the deal on your phone. My dream pool was £40,000 so I DIYd my own 18ft version in February all for this summer heatwave - it's saved me £37,000 The same goes for Expedia, with mobile users getting a £150 discount on a stay at the Hotel Ronda House in Barcelona. It is worth noting that prices may vary depending on what time of year you booking your holiday. Martyn James, consumer expert, said: "It might seem illogical and strange, but booking using a phone app can get you a big discount. "Regardless, always check the app before you book - but make sure you look at the hotel's website or app direct too, in case they have even better rates." MORE HOLIDAY HACKS If you are planning a trip abroad this summer, it is important to be clued up so you don't risk loosing cash. For example, customers should avoid exchanging money at the airport as you face paying higher fees. Money exchange hubs at the airport tend to a captive market, so firms can charge a higher premium for using the service. Kara Gammell, personal finance expert at MoneySuperMarket, previously told The Sun: "Don't wait to buy your travel money at the airport as you will pay a premium. "And never pay for your currency with a credit card as paying on plastic means you'll be charged a 'cash advance fee." This fee is charged on ATM withdrawals but also on transactions such as online gambling and buying foreign currency. You should also be aware that banks tend to charge customers a fee for using their debit or credit card abroad. NatWest charges customers a 2.75% fee for spending your debit card abroad. But plenty of banks, such as Monzo, do not charge for this service. Are there other options to for spending abroad? There are several specialist cards that can give you a great exchange rate. These cards include travel credit cards and pre-paid cards which can let you pay abroad without fees or at a set exchange rate. Senior Consumer Reporter Olivia Marshall explains all the options. Travel credit cards: Travel credit cards allow you to spend money abroad without being hit by any fees or hidden charges. But, they may still charge you for taking cash out. We recommend the Halifax's Clarity Card as it won't charge you for using it abroad, nor are there any fees for withdrawing cash. But you will be charged interest if you don't repay your balance in full at a rate of 19.9 per cent. And you will be charged interest on cash withdrawals until your balance is paid off too, at a rate of between 19.9 and 27.95 per cent depending on your credit score. In other words, just because you are using plastic abroad doesn't mean you don't have to pay these credit cards off like you normally would. Always pay off your balance before the end of the month with these cards to make sure that any money you saved isn't wiped away by paying interest. For more on travel credit cards you can read our guide here. Pre-paid cards: An alternative to carrying cash around is to get a pre-paid card. These cards allow you to put a set amount of cash on the card at a fixed exchange rate. So if the rate is good at the moment, you can put money on your card and it will stay that rate when you are on holiday. Just keep in mind that these cards can sometimes have hidden costs and charges so be sure to read the small print.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Six ways to find secret sales for high street shops and supermarkets – from email junk trick to price checking tactic
BARGAIN HUNTER From website search tricks to key dates to log in the calendar, you could save hundreds on your shopping with our tips NEED something new but don't want to pay full price? There are lots of tricks for finding little known discounts and offers that are harder to find. 3 HARRIET COOKE reveals how to find secret sales for your favourite high street brands. TREASURE YOUR JUNK Hate all those junk emails from shops flooding your inbox? Don't delete them, they could save you a fortune. The key is to manage them properly. Set up a separate account and use it to sign up to your favourite retailers' email lists. That way your regular inbox won't overflow. Scan through your 'junk' inbox for sales and offers. Tom Church, of money-saving site said: 'I've signed up to over 2,000 retailer email newsletters. 'I can search for 'sale' to see which retailers have launched a new sales event.' Email offers we've spotted include 50 per cent off Clarks shoes and 20 per cent off at on a £50 spend. Sign up for newsletters, as you may be rewarded with exclusive discount codes and "VIP" invites to secret sales. Tu customers can get 10 per cent off, while Argos customers can get a £10 off a £60 spend voucher, if they sign up to newsletters. JOIN THE CLUB Loyalty schemes are a great way of bagging discounts, and many are free to join. Usually, you'll need to sign up by creating an online account and sharing details such as your email address and phone number. Members of the My John Lewis loyalty scheme can get a £5 off e-gift card to use on a £50 spend, as well as a free hot drink and cake voucher to use in store. Act fast, as many deals have a time limit. Halfords' Motoring Club is offering £5 off an MOT and 50 per cent off a Halfords Air Shelter camping tent until tomorrow (June 23). Tesco Clubcard holders get personalised Clubcard coupons in their app or with their receipt. Every 100 Clubcard points gives you £1 to spend in store, or £2 to use with 'reward partners' like Pizza Express and Disney+. GRAB A FLIER Grab an in-store magazine or flyer from your local supermarket. They contain information about discounts and sales. Aldi's leaflet is near the exit and published every two weeks. It lists six items at low prices in each issue. Recent offers include cucumbers for 69p, down from 89p, and a six-pack of apples for 89p, reduced from £1.49. Lidl's fliers are at the exit and reveal "pick of the week" discounts. These include 35 per cent on fresh fruit and veg, limited offers on meat, and multibuy offers on bakery items. Get three apple turnovers for £1.50. Tesco has exclusive offers in its in-store magazine, which you can also access online. These can sometimes be combined with Clubcard prices. This month there's a coupon for £1 off a four pack of Bonne Maman rhubarb yoghurts. They are also reduced from £2.95 to £2 for Clubcard members, so you can bag them for £1. SEARCH LIKE A PRO Use Google to see when a favourite retailer had its sale last year. Plot these dates in your diary - they can act as a rough guide for when this year's sale could launch. For example, if you search "Tu Clothing Sale", select the button 'Tools' and change 'Any Time' to 'Past year', you can work out when the previous sales were. Visit for discounts across shops like Dunelm and Boots. Follow brands on Instagram and TikTok. Many give away discount codes and offers on these platforms that don't appear elsewhere. Sage Appliances are running an Instagram competition to win a Sage Barista Touch Impress coffee machine, for example. BARGAIN WEBSITES Hundreds of discounted designer clothes and homeware items are available at the online marketplace Brands include River Island, Superdry and Asos. We spotted big savings like a £50 Asos party dress on sale for £11.23. also lists goodies from brands like M&S, Zara and H&M for up to 75 per cent off. Amazon Resale sells returned, open-box, or pre-owned products at discounted prices. Customers can save more than 30 per cent. We spotted a used gaming computer mouse for £90.94 which would be £119 if bought new. Ebony Cropper from the advice service Money Wellness, said: 'Prices often drop further on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 'You can sometimes get an extra 20 per cent off during quieter months like February or September.' CHECK PRICES Check an item's price history to see the cheapest it has been sold for. This is a good benchmark to figure out when to buy your shopping. If shops are selling the item at a higher price, it's worth waiting to see if it drops. Use to see what Argos has previously sold products for, and to track Amazon prices. Copy the link to the product page. The Wayback machine, archives screenshots from millions of different websites and can be used to see the previous cost of a product. 'I've saved £100 from shopping on secret site' BARGAIN hunter Emma Bradley has saved more than £100 on designer clothes and jewellery by shopping on a secret sales site. Emma, 49, from Gloucester, uses for big discounts. She's previously bagged a £99 AQ Logo Black Hoodie from Aquascutum for £48, a £55 silver mini skirt from Sosander for £32, and a £60 Swarovski bracelet for £20. Emma, who runs a blogger support and advice service Emma Bradley Coaching, said: "I love sites like Secret Sales. "Many of the lines are from previous seasons but it's great to find key pieces and timeless classics. "It's great for teens who want labels and branded clothes. It keeps the 'bank of mum' happy."
The Sun
08-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers race to popular supermarket as bargain Fairy pods for 100 washes spotted on shelves
SHOPPERS are rushing to a popular chain with over 300 stores across the UK after spotting a cracking deal on a household essential. Farmfoods is selling Fairy laundry pods offering 100 washes - yet priced at less than £20. 2 2 One savvy shopper took to social media to share their cheap find, writing: "100 washes are back in Farmfoods £19,99." This is a bargain compared to Amazon, where the same Fairy Platinum Non Bio Pods pack currently goes for £25.99. Farmfoods is a Scottish frozen food and grocery supermarket chain with 341 stores across the UK. Founded in 1955, Farmfoods is headquartered in Cumbernauld, Scotland, with a strong presence across Scotland, Northern England and Wales. While Farmfoods specialises in frozen foods, the chain also sells a range of groceries and household essentials. It comes as shoppers spotted Farmfoods is selling a limited edition chocolate that is a twist on a classic for just 49p. Fry's Turkish Delight Orange, which is a citrus twist on the classic floral tasting chocolate, was first picked up in stores last summer. Meanwhile, Tom Church, co-founder of discount code website shared with The Sun today the best times to shop at retailers like B&M and Poundland to save money. He advised that Wednesday mornings are the best time to visit B&M, as "this is when most of the new reductions are dropped". Cleaning fan reveals the cheap, easy way to get clothes smelling 'beautiful' without shelling out on pricey dryer sheets Similarly, for Home Bargains, Tom recommends shopping first thing in the morning, as larger stores typically receive deliveries around 7.30am each day. He also suggests taking a careful look around as you enter the store, explaining, 'Often, Home Bargains keeps the best deals at the front to lure you in. "You don't want to walk straight past them on the way in!' Superdrug often offers promotions and shopping incentives. Tom says the best time to shop there depends on "what you're buying, and timing your shop to coincide with a relevant offer". For example, the store often runs 3-for-2 deals on beauty products, so if you're restocking your makeup bag, it may be worth waiting for that offer to return. Aldi is well known for its middle aisle Special Buys, selling everything from air fryers to dupes for Dyson hairstylers. These deals drop on Thursdays and Sundays, so arriving early on those days gives you the best chance to grab the bargains. The store also has red stickers to point out an item has been reduced. Tom said: "If you get there early, you have a better chance of bagging them. Just look out for red stickers.' How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
