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Morrisons, the fourth biggest UK supermarket chain, has revealed that it is cutting the price of “essential” meat and poultry in their stores. 

According to the reliably informed Business trends report from the BDO, optimism is returning to the economy after slumping to a three-year low in the immediate wake of Brexit. 

Experts believe that if Britain’s high street price war continues, one of the major supermarkets could be wiped out. 

Figures have shown that the British retailers have had their strongest sales in six months, as Germany has suffered over summer. 

Steinhoff International has agreed to pay Poundland chain £597 million in a takeover deal. 

South African retail group Steinhoff International currently own 40 retail brands across 30 countries including UK chains Harveys and Bensons for Beds.

On the 24th June it was revealed that United Kingdom voted to leave the EU after a lengthy campaigning from both sides.

Now that the UK is no longer in the EU the country have not establish new trading agreements, currently the EU has in force 32 trade agreements. 

Research published this month has revealed that discounters’ rates are now surpassing supermarkets.

Local Data Company (LDC) report has found that discounters have grown by 52% in the last five year, whilst supermarkets grew by just 33%.

This year father’s day falls on the 19th June and discount stores are stocking up on gifts for people who are looking for quality products whilst on a tight budget. A common and most favoured gift idea for father’s day is fragrances.

Millions of customers are ditching the supermarket weekly shop in favour of the traditional British corner shop.

The weekly supermarket run has now headed for a slow decline, as people are now opting to buying bread, milk, fruit and veg when they are needed instead of the supermarket bulk buying.

This past week has been National Stationery Week, a week of appreciating all things stationery, as well as encouraging more to people to write by hand and not just by email or text.

In 2012 World Stationery Day was launched (27th April) to ensure the art of writing would not vanish, after fears the advances in technology would vanquish the written word. 

This year is the 27th year of National Pet’s month, celebrating the wondering impact our pets have on our lives. National Pet Month is also a month of promoting responsible ownership of animals, ensuring pets have been provided with the essentials.

Former Ground Force presenter Charlie Dimmock has released her new garden equipment range, as well as revealing a dramatic new appearance.

The 49 year old became a recognisable face on BBC’s much loved gardening show Ground Force, which ended in 2005 after being broadcasted for eight years.