Lidl says customers can turn points into pastries. But shoppers want the old app back
With food prices rising rapidly, do loyalty schemes still have any connection to loyalty?

With food prices rising rapidly, do loyalty schemes still have any connection to loyalty?

England defender Marc Guehi faces a fitness assessment for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway due to a hamstring injury. Reece James returns to training, but Declan Rice is out with illness. Guehi's availability is uncertain, especially with Erling Haaland to face.

England defender Marc Guehi faces a fitness assessment for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway due to a hamstring injury. Reece James returned to training, but Declan Rice is out with illness.

The UK government has launched a 100-day consultation on new regulations to prevent the marketing of vapes to children. Proposals include plain packaging, banning flavour names like confectionery and desserts, and moving vapes out of sight in shops, aiming to reduce youth experimentation with nicotine products.

The UK's Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has warned consumers about misleading online adverts for portable air conditioners, often claiming unrealistic cooling speeds and performance. Many ads appear AI-generated and feature fake reviews, directing shoppers to sites selling devices for £70-£120.

A National Audit Office report found nearly 9,000 individuals in England and Wales required to wear electronic monitoring tags do not have them. The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, stating their review shows 5,450 unmonitored. The NAO deems the system "inefficient" and a risk to public protection.

France reached the 2026 World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Morocco, showcasing their strong attacking prowess. Experts debate if this is the best French team ever, citing their squad depth and impressive tournament record.