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The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Best school uniform sales from Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more
With the summer holidays fast approaching, school uniform shopping might not be top of your list right now. However, we've already spotted some excellent early school uniform deals, so now's a good time to get a head start before the back-to-school rush begins. Right now, you'll find school uniform sales at Asda, Tesco, Aldi and from next week, Lidl. Earlier in June, Sainsbury's had 20 per cent off school uniform in its Tu range, so we'll let you know when this returns. If past sales are anything to go by, M&S is likely to have 20 per cent off its school uniform range too. We'll keep this page up to date with the latest offers, so you can make this your one-stop shop for nabbing the best school uniform deals. For cheap school uniforms, it's also worth checking out secondhand clothing sites like Vinted and eBay for reduced school uniforms. We had a quick search and found items that were new or barely worn available to buy. Uniformerly is an online marketplace specifically for school uniforms, where you can search for items to buy from other parents or the PTA at your child's school and arrange to collect them. If you're worried about the cost of a school uniform, it's worth getting in touch with your local council. They may be able to offer you a grant to help with the cost of uniforms, as well as other school essentials such as a PE kit and travel costs. You can find the contact details for your local council at Asda: 20 per cent off school uniform From now until 11:59pm on Sunday, 29 June, you'll find 20 per cent off the whole school uniform range at George at Asda. This is available online and in some selected stores, with the discount automatically applied. There's a wide range of items on offer, with design features like reinforced knees, stain-resistant fabric and 'stay white' cotton material, so you should be able to find something that lasts and meets your child's uniform guidelines. You'll find polo shirts from £2.40 ( trousers from £3.20 ( skirts from £4 ( sweatshirts from £3.20 ( and lots more. Tesco Clubcard holders can also get 25 per cent off F&F school uniforms when shopping online and in store. If you've been thinking about signing up for the loyalty scheme, this could be the perfect time. With the promotion, you'll find polo shirts from £3.40 ( trousers from £5.25 ( jumpers from £4.50 ( and lots more. Stock is limited online, so it's worth heading to the shop in person if you're struggling to find your child's size. Aldi: £5 full school uniform set You can pick up a whole school uniform set for just £5 from Aldi starting from Sunday 29 June. The bundle includes two polo shirts, a sweatshirt or cardigan and a choice of trousers, a skirt or cargo shorts. If you want to buy the items separately, then you'll pay £1.75 per item, or £1.50 for a sweatshirt or cardigan. You'll find a range of colours and sizes available from 4 years up to 12 years, so you can kit out older kids without having to pay more. Keep in mind that this deal is part of Aldi's Specialbuys promotion, so stock won't stick around for a long time. Lidl: £5 full school uniform set If you don't have an Aldi nearby, you can also head to Lidl for a £5 school uniform set. You'll get two polo shirts, a sweatshirt and a choice of trousers, a skirt or shorts, all for a fiver. Individual items start from £1.50, so you can still nab a bargain if you don't need a whole new set. The offer starts from Thursday 3 July and runs until Wednesday 9 July. If you scan your Lidl Plus app when you pay, you can also get 20 per cent off school stationery when you buy an item of uniform. Much like Aldi's stock, this is part of a limited-time promotion, so it won't be around for long. We'll make sure to update you if the offer rolls around again before the start of the autumn term.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Mobile network is giving away thousands of FREE ice creams as the weather hots up
SWELTERING Brits can claim free ice creams and ice lollies this weekend from a major mobile network. The giveaway couldn't come at a better time, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 32C on Sunday. 3 Vodafone is dishing out the freebie for a limited time, starting today. It's all within the provider's VeryMe reward programme, which customers can find in the Vodafone app. The voucher can be exchanged for a pack of ice creams or ice lollies in Sainsbury's. It's worth up to £2 - so depending on the cost of the treat you fancy this can cover the entire cost or be used to knock some money off. Only 80,000 codes are available, until midnight on Monday, so you'll have to move fast to claims yours. The voucher can only be used in store and not for purchases via the Sainsbury's Groceries app, over the phone nor at Sainbury's petrol stations. Vodafone's latest offer comes less than two weeks after the firm announced a big change affecting millions of customers. The network's merger with Three has been finalised meaning there will be a boost for everyone over the coming months. Three and its budget sub-brand SMARTY will receive a 20 per cent average speed uplift on 4G soon. And within a few months, 27million mobile subscribers across both Vodafone and Three will start to benefit from better signal with shared access across both networks at no extra cost, the new joint VodafoneThree firm claims. This will eradicate dreaded "not spots" from 16,500 sq/km of the country – the equivalent to 10x the size of London. Both brands are to remain separate with their own offers and products despite sharing network resources going forward. How to keep cool in a heatwave Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS... Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes. Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep. 3
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS 'Do not eat' alert issued as major supermarket recalls much-loved sauce over deadly contamination
A popular Chinese chilli sauce has been urgently recalled after it was found to contain undeclared peanuts—posing a potentially fatal risk to allergy sufferers. Laoganma Black Bean Chilli Sauce, sold in 280g jars, is a cult favourite among food lovers and widely available in Asian supermarkets, independent grocers and online at retailers including Yau Brothers, Longdan and Japan Centre. It is also stocked by some major supermarkets, including Sainsbury's, where it features in the world foods aisle. Distributor Fortune Foods Ltd has issued a recall of batch code 18232 with a best-before date of 8 March 2026. The affected product 'contains peanuts which are not mentioned on the label', according to an alert issued last night by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). 'If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat it,' it warned. 'Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Fortune Foods 'is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall,' the agency added. Peanut contamination can be fatal for allergy sufferers—exposure to just traces is enough to kill. More to come...
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Bailey's launches new ‘indulgent' flavour in UK with a twist – but it's only available at 250 supermarkets
BAILEYS fans are in for a treat as the Irish cream brand unveils a brand new 'indulgent' flavour - but there's a twist. The boozy favourite has launched two nut-based treats – and it's only available at 250 UK supermarkets. The two new additions are the Baileys Chocolate Peanuts & Cashews and Baileys Chocolate Almonds. The blended roasted nuts with smooth milk chocolate is infused with the iconic Baileys flavour - offering a premium twist on everyday snacking. New research shows that there is a strong demand for elevated snacking formats. According to the brand, the UK nuts market is forecast to grow by 1.5% in volume by 2026. Brand manager at Baileys Chocolate, Ethan Duffy said: "These products are all about offering something a bit more indulgent for everyday moments. "Making them more widely available with the Sainsbury's listing is a great step forward as we continue to grow the range and reach more shoppers." Shoppers can find the Baileys dupe in Aldi's stores - with brand new flavours just in time for summer. Fans are eager to try their new Ballycastle Birthday Cake Country Cream. This sweet drink is packed with strawberry and vanilla flavours with a hint of sponge cake sweetness. While the Ballycastle's new Strawberries & Cream Country Cream blends smooth cream with sweet strawberry flavours - described as a 'guaranteed crowd-pleaser'. Can £24.99 Aldi hot chocolate maker lick bestselling Hot Chocolat Velvetiser And the Ballycastle's new Cookie Dough Ice Cream Country Cream is sure to catch the eye of Baileys fans. The alcoholic beverage is packed with buttery biscuit, chocolate, and vanilla flavours, finished with a touch of salt for a balanced taste. The discount supermarket's dupe is nearly £15 cheaper than Tesco's Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur Bottle - scanning at the tills for £22.25. It comes after Aldi shoppers rushed to their local branch to snap up a brand new Baileys duplicate that's a whopping 50 per cent cheaper than the real thing. Aldi's Baileys dupes over the years Ballycastle Stout Flavour Country Cream: Aldi launched a Guinness inspired Irish cream earlier this year, just in time for St Patrick's Day this month. It boasted a "luxuriously smooth, creamy texture with prominent malt notes balanced by the subtle sweetness of Irish cream", the retailer revealed. The retailer added: "It's a sophisticated sip that's perfect for after-dinner indulgence or mixing into a celebratory cocktail." Ballycastle Country Cream: A direct duplicate of the classic Baileys flavour, this drink has seen its price drop to as low as just £4.49 a bottle in the past. The drink describes itself as an "elegant, Irish tipple" and promises its drinkers a rich, chocolate and vanilla creaminess. With "toffee undertones", the sweet finish derives from the aptly-named Golden Vale region in Ireland. Ballycastle Chocolate Crème: This delectable alcoholic drink was inspired by the much-loved Cadbury Creme Eggs treat. The drink is described as "a deliciously smooth, Irish Cream blend with delicate hints of chocolate and sweet vanilla." Specially Selected Luxury Edition, Irish Cream Liqueur: King of the big-brand dupes, Aldi does a great job at an alcoholic imitation of the most well-known name in Irish Cream, with this caramel-like, creamy tipple, getting the balance of booze with rich cream and flavour just right. It's almost there as a comparison in the glass, just let down by a little oiliness on the finish. Ballycastle S'mores Country Cream: Launched in time for Christmas last year, this funky drink combined rich chocolate and biscuit flavours with hints of vanilla and fluffy marshmallow. Aldi added: "This nostalgic tipple is guaranteed to ignite shoppers' tastebuds – just simply enjoy neat over ice or enjoy as part of an indulgent s'mores-tail."
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Why I give short shrift to men in their shorts
When I edited the men's magazine GQ in the early 1990s, I commissioned a piece on the delightful sight of girls in their summer dresses. I don't know whether it'd be politically correct enough to run with today, but the idea was sparked by a man I knew who told me how much he looked forward to that moment when the dresses would suddenly appear on every street in all their wafting, colourful prettiness. These days, the hot weather instead brings out the shorts in many of us – and not with very flattering results. The Italian fashion brand Max Mara last week opened its show with a model wearing the briefest of shorts, inspired by Italian actress Silvana Mangano in a 1949 film. On Silvana, a slender beauty accessorised by immaculate hair and make-up, they looked glamorous. But that's not the way shorts are making their appearance at the local Sainsbury's. It's almost impossible to look chic in them. There are a few people – hands up, Alexa Chung – who appear gazelle-like, but shorts do few of us any favours. This summer there's a trend for women in culottes, which strike me as the worst of both worlds – like a pair of childish trousers pretending to be shorts. And as for men in shorts? I don't know when it became generally acceptable for men to wear them around the city, but it's a terrible look. Possibly, like so many things, the blame lies with that first Covid summer when we were confined to home with peerless blue skies. But we're not in lockdown now. And while shorts are fine on holiday, in the garden or on the sports field, there's something intrinsically slobby about bare-legged men. I think shorts on anyone of either sex over the age of 12 should be banned on public transport. Particularly on planes. As for vests… imprisonment. Even if you're Harry Styles. Usually I'd say it's OK to wear anything so long as you're comfortable. But there are exceptions to any rule. Incidentally, I happen to be wearing a pair of shorts right now. Food for thought in a futuristic world Communal tables have always struck me as a nightmare. So I've never understood the appeal in clubs, where who you dine with is pot luck. But there's a first time for everything. The other night I found myself at one of those long tables in an old-school London club. The man next to me was extremely companionable and spent much of his meal chatting to me. He was scornful about the lifespan of journalism in this AI world. Journalists, in his opinion, are already toast. When he asked what I'd be writing this week and discovered I hadn't yet decided, he suggested AI should write this Notebook. The following morning, I woke to find him demonstrating his point over WhatsApp, where he'd sent me an AI column under the title What Shall We Do With All This Time. In brief, the column suggested that since we are all going to live to 120, we should become university students studying Sanskrit in our 70s and ceramicists in our 90s. Serial monogamy – going from one committed relationship to another – would become the norm. Naturally, I didn't think the AI contribution captured my voice, but I had to admit it was reasonably interesting. Though not nearly as interesting as what my dinner companion did for a living (which I am not at liberty to divulge). All I'll say is that he was a thoroughly intriguing and teensy bit Machiavellian character, operating levers of power in worlds I would never usually come across. It's certainly changed my views on the possibilities offered by communal dining. And I doubt this piece will change his view on journalists. MI6's new C has stars in those eyes Pictures of Blaise Metreweli, the new and first female head of MI6, show her as a cool, gimlet-eyed beauty who's oven-ready to be played by Cate Blanchett on the big screen. Female spooks are endlessly fascinating, and I can't wait for the biopic. I'm such a busy bee in the morning sun In this wonderful weather, the early mornings are heavenly; the shimmering sunshine makes it so easy to get a good start on the day. I was feeling rather smug about this – watering the pots, dealing with some personal admin and making chicken stock before 7am – when my boyfriend wandered down. Bleary-eyed and critical of what he regarded as an unnecessary amount of early-morning activity, he was having none of my smugness. 'Did you not,' he asked (surely one of the most annoying phrases in the English language), 'read that article in the Daily Mail the other day saying that it was beneficial for your health to spend time doing nothing?' Will Enfield be the Bel-Air of our era? Southwark's not my favourite part of London. But the Romans felt differently about it. Look at the amazing mosaics and frescoes of a large villa unearthed by archaeologists. From their discoveries, experts have concluded that Southwark would have been an upmarket suburb in Roman times. They even compared it to Beverly Hills in Los Angeles. How might London's current suburbs be regarded in another 1,500 years, when the remnants of today's homes are dug up, I wonder. Will Hillingdon, or perhaps Enfield, be looked back on as the Bel-Air of the times? Wine does NOT belong in a can The list of unacceptable things in life grows longer every year – it's just a side effect of ageing. So my new pet hate is canned wine. OK, it has taken me a long time to accept that boxed wine is fine (a trip to stay with friends in France, who poured their wine from a box, changed my mind). But canned wine just tastes disgusting.
