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Major US fast food chain reveals first locations for UK restaurants – is one near you?
A MAJOR US fast food chain has confirmed the exact locations of its first UK restaurants, The Sun can reveal.
American fast food giant Chick-fil-A is crossing the pond and bringing its beloved chicken sandwiches to our high streets next year.
The Sun can exclusively reveal the exact locations of their first five UK restaurants.
Chick-fil-A operates more than 3,000 sites across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.
As part of its UK-wide expansion, the fast food chain has confirmed that it will open two restaurants in Belfast and single sites in Leeds, Liverpool, and London.
The sites will open over two years starting in 2025, and Chick-fil-A has now opened applications for those wishing to take on a franchise.
The brand’s initial expansion into the UK will create approximately 400 new jobs.
Anita Costello, chief international officer at Chick-fil-A, Inc, told The Sun: “Serving communities is at the heart of everything we do, and we look forward to bringing Chick-fil-A’s delicious food and signature hospitality to Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool and London, and continuing our long-term investment in the U.K.
“From job creation to supporting local causes, we are excited about the positive impact our first restaurants will have in the communities they serve.”
We’ve already had a first taste of what will be on the menu when the first store opens next year.
Several signature items, including the chain’s most popular menu item, the original Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, nuggets, and waffle fries, will be venturing across the pond.
The brand’s expansion into the UK will also bring tasty but unfamiliar options not commonly available in the UK, including savoury biscuits and ranch-flavoured dipping sauces.
Chick-fil-A’s UK-based restaurants plan to serve chicken sourced from the UK and Ireland, along with 100% free-range eggs from welfare-certified farms.
For now, eager fans of the chain will need to hold tight to find out exactly what will be served in its UK restaurants.
Ahead of its high street launch, The Sun visited the company’s headquarters in Atlanta to find out what the fuss is all about.
Chick-fil-A is a family-run business that operates a franchise-style system.
What’s on the Chick-Fil-A menu?
THE most popular menu items at Chick-fil-A are the chicken nuggets, waffle fries, the classic Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, and the spicy deluxe chicken sandwich.
The original chicken Chick-fil-A sandwich contains a freshly breaded boneless breast of chicken, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with dill pickle chips.
Nuggets and Waffle fries are also a staple of the chain’s menu.
Customers can also purchase breakfast items, including biscuits, salads, treats, coffee and more.
The chain is also famed for its lemonades which are offered in regular, diet and strawberry varieties.
The original drinks recipe contains just three ingredients – freshly squeezed lemon juice (with the pulp), pure cane sugar and water.
Anyone can apply to operate a restaurant, and applications for potential franchisees wishing to open a UK restaurant are now open.
However, Chick-fil-A’s model differs from other fast food chains we know in the UK – like McDonald’s, KFC or Burger King – as franchisees don’t own the sites themselves.
Franchisees – or operators, as they are known – run the businesses daily, but Chick-fil-A owns the rest, including the brick-and-mortar site.
This means the company owns the actual restaurant, while the franchisee operates the business on their behalf, resulting in a smaller outlay and less risk for operators.
In the US, the initial franchise agreement costs just $10,000 (£7,932), while a McDonald’s franchise typically costs between £350k and £1,85 million in the UK.
Chick-fil-A also only lets its operators run up to three stores, and the majority of them only run a single location.
With other fast food chains, you can run several at once and even build a mini-empire, though that requires significant investment.
Like in the US, each UK restaurant will be able to participate in Chick-fil-A’s Shared Table programme.
This initiative redirects surplus food from Chick-fil-A restaurants to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks, and non-profits in need.
Joanna Symonds, head of UK operations, said: “We’ve always cared about the impact of our restaurants on the local communities that we serve, and we strive to positively impact areas throughout the UK”
What is Chick-fil-A?
CHICK-FIL-A is an American fast food restaurant specialising in chicken sandwiches.
The eatery was originally founded in College Park, Georgia as the Dwarf Grill in 1946 before it was eventually renamed Chick-Fil-A in 1967.
The fast food chain operates more than 3,000 restaurants, primarily in the US, with locations in 48 states.
They also have locations in Puerto Rico and Canada.
Chick-fil-A also offers catering services for parties and events within the US.
The brand has always closed on Sundays after its founder, Truett Cathy, took the decision to do so in 1946.
Having worked seven days a week in restaurants open 24 hours, Truett saw the importance of closing on Sundays so that he and his employees could set aside one day to rest, enjoy time with their families and loved ones, or worship if they chose.
The move to open in the UK comes after Chick-fil-A opened a temporary pop-up branch in Reading in 2019.
However, the town centre restaurant shut after its six-month lease expired in 2020.
It came after controversy around comments by the company’s then-chief executive, Dan Cathy, opposing same-sex marriage.
While we don’t know where Chick-fil-A plans to open its new UK restaurants just yet, the company told The Sun that they will be strategically located across the UK to give everyone access to the brand.
Like in the US, restaurants in the UK will be closed on Sunday.
The chain’s most popular menu items, including the original Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, nuggets, waffle fries, and spicy deluxe chicken sandwich, will all appear on UK high streets in 2025.
US FAST FOOD EXPANSION INTO THE UK
Chick-fil-A is not the only US fast-food chain to have taken a leap across the pond in recent years.
In July, Dave’s Hot Chicken announced plans to open 60 restaurants across the UK and Ireland.
Popeyes entered the UK market in 2021 and has proved to be a hit with ravenous customers ever since.
In just 30 months, the brand opened over 38 restaurants across the UK.
It has plans to reach the 60-restaurant milestone by the end of 2024.
US burger chain Wendy’s, which already has 31 sites in the UK, will also cut the ribbon on eight new locations this year.
The chain returned to the UK high street in 2021 after a 20-year hiatus.
Wendy’s is most famous for its square-shaped hamburgers, designed to maximize the amount of meat in every bite.
Shake Shack, which started out as a hotdog cart, recently opened its first restaurant inside a UK train station.
Brits commuting in St. Pancras International Station can now grab their favourite burgers before jumping onto their train.
The new spot marks the fast food giant’s 16th location in the UK since it was launched in Covent Garden in 2013.
While most of Shake Shack’s UK sites are based in London, bosses have expanded into other locations in recent years, including Essex, Oxford, and Cardiff.
Shake Shack’s humble beginnings trace back to a New York hot dog cart helmed by Randy Garutti.
Wingstop currently operates 39 sites across the UK and will open 15 more in 2024.
Lemon Pepper Holdings, which runs the fast food chain’s UK portfolio, said the move would create up to 750 jobs.
The US hospitality brand said it is its biggest year of expansion since launching Wingstop in the UK six years ago.
Dunkin’ Donuts, which currently has 30 stores in the UK, hopes to open 30 new branches over the next couple of years as part of a major expansion plan.
Dunkin’ Donuts landed in the UK in St John’s in Liverpool in May 2016.
The chain is huge in the US, with almost 9,500 stores spread across the country.
It sells a range of doughnuts, other sweet treats, and hot and cold drinks.
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Domino’s are giving out lockable boxes to students – so they can hide their takeaways from hungry housemates
DOMINO’S has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe, as university students head off for fresher’s week.
The pizza chain is giving away the limited-edition safes, which fit perfectly in a fridge and keep pizza secure, away from prying eyes and hungry mouths.
The boxes are available to students or anyone else at risk of fridge thefts through their website.
Melanie Howe from Domino’s said: “There’s nothing worse than thinking you’ve got some tasty leftovers ready for the next day – only to be left fuming when someone has pinched them.
“For most people students, that’s an all-too-common reality.
“To make sure you don’t become a victim to the same misfortune, we wanted to create the Slice Security safe which fits in fridges and keeps precious leftover pizza safe from greedy housemates.”
It comes as research of 400 of university students who’ve lived in student accommodation in last 10 years found 65% have had food stolen during their time at uni.
Milk (45 %) and bread (33%) are the most swiped items, followed by leftover pizza (18%).
And in a bid to stop their goods being stolen, 60% have written their name on items.
It also emerged 46% have caught others in the act of stealing their grub.
While 52% said food theft is one of the biggest causes of arguments as student.
The research also found living with friends (39%) and having your own space (35%) are the best things about living in student accommodation.
While living in messy conditions (48%), having loud roommates (43%), and having food stolen (36%) are the biggest worries.
Those polled also had their say on their favourite takeaway in the research carried out through OnePoll – and pizza (46%) came top.
Motivations for ordering a food delivery include great taste (45%), not having to wash up (40%), and having leftovers for the following day (30%).
How to save money on your takeaway
TAKEAWAYS taste great but they can hit you hard on your wallet. Here are some tips on how to save on your delivery:
Cashback websites– TopCashback and Quidco will pay you to order your takeaway through them. They’re paid by retailers for every click that comes to their website from the cashback site, which eventually trickles down to you. So you’ll get cashback on orders placed through them.
Discount codes – Check sites like VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Buy it from the shops – Okay, it might not taste exactly the same but you’ll save the most money by picking up your favourite dish from your local supermarket.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.
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Exact date millions of customers at UK’s biggest energy supplier must take meter readings – or risk higher bills
A MAJOR energy supplier has issued its deadline for customers to take a meter reading to avoid facing unexpected bills.
Millions of households must submit a meter reading to ensure their bill is accurate ahead of the new energy price cap.
British Gas is the leading supplier of energy in the UK, delivering to millions of households and businesses across the UK.
The energy supplier confirmed that if you want an accurate bill, the final date to submit an energy reading is October 14 – however, it’s better to take the actual reading around the October 1 price cap change.
British Gas customers can technically take and submit meter readings anytime, but doing it any point after October 14 might mean their next bill is estimated.
October 1, otherwise known as Meter Reading Day, is the best time to take a reading – as customers can calculate what they pay before the new price cap is implemented.
The new energy price cap, which limits the amount that can be charged, will be around 10% higher than the current level which has been in place since July.
The price cap makes sure that prices for people on a standard variable tariff are fair and that they reflect the cost of energy.
The way it is calculated is based largely on the current wholesale energy prices, as well as other factors such as network, operating and policy costs, and VAT.
The energy price cap changes every 3 months – in June, the cap fell to the lowest level in two years, from £1,690 to the current rate of £1,568.
However, from October 1, Ofgem, who sets the limit, revealed that bills will rise from £1,568 to £1,717.
Households will have until October 14 to submit the reading from the first day of the month – meaning they must remember to take the reading on October 1.
Customers will be able to submit their readings via their online account, the British Gas mobile app, or an automated line.
If you are concerned about the new price cap, British Gas have also been working to provide support for households through their Families and Individual Support Fund.
This is for British Gas customers and non customers who are in debt over their energy bill.
To apply, go to the British Gas fund or search “British Gas Support Fund” where the eligibility requirements are detailed.
Who should submit a meter reading?
Households who are on an SVT should submit regular meter readings to prevent their supplier estimating their usage.
In total, there are around 28 million SVT users in the UK.
For these households it is especially important to submit a meter reading now, to avoid any disputes when the price cap comes into effect.
If your bill’s not accurate, you could be charged more than you should – and if you’re charged less, you could end up owing money down the line.
Meanwhile, customers with smart meters do not need to submit a reading, as this is automatically sent by the device.
And those on prepayment plans or fixed rates also do not need to worry, as their bill is either predetermined, or their rate is locked in for the duration of their deal.
If you are unsure what plan you are on, go to your suppliers website or revisit paperwork from when you began your energy package.
What is the deadline for other suppliers?
EDF
EDF customers will be able to back date their meter reads at any time up to and including Wednesday October 9.
They can submit meter reads through the EDF App, their online MyAccount, or via telephone, email, text and WhatsApp.
Octopus
If you’re a customer with Octopus Energy, you should register your meter reading on, or close to, the exact date October 1 if you want an accurate figure.
Scottish Power
Scottish Power have no deadline for meter readings. Customers can update meter readings as and when they wish to provide them.
If you are on a standard variable or default tariff with Scottish Power, then the energy price cap will automatically apply.
However, if your prices need to increase as a result, there’s no need to contact them.
Scottish Power have said: “We’ll write to you by letter or email to let you know what your new prices will be before the change takes place.”
Ovo Energy
Ovo Energy customers can submit their meter readings via the app, online account, phone, Whatsapp or webchat at any time, however the closer to the bill date the customer provides their bill date, the less of the bill will need to be estimated.
For accurate bills, Ovo recommends customers opt for a smart meter.
Utilita
When we heard from Utilita, they pointed out that “the vast majority of Utilita customers – in excess of 90% – don’t have to worry about the hassle of submitting meter readings because they have a smart meter”
If you aren’t sure of the deadline for your supplier, review the conditions of your arrangement via the company website or paperwork.
To be safe, we recommend you submit the reading on or before October 1 anyway, so you don’t risk missing the deadline.
How do I calculate my energy bill?
BELOW we reveal how you can calculate your own energy bill.
To calculate how much you pay for your energy bill, you must find out your unit rate for gas and electricity and the standing charge for each fuel type.
The unit rate will usually be shown on your bill in p/kWh.The standing charge is a daily charge that is paid 365 days of the year – irrespective of whether or not you use any gas or electricity.
You will then need to note down your own annual energy usage from a previous bill.
Once you have these details, you can work out your gas and electricity costs separately.
Multiply your usage in kWh by the unit rate cost in p/kWh for the corresponding fuel type – this will give you your usage costs.
You’ll then need to multiply each standing charge by 365 and add this figure to the totals for your usage – this will then give you your annual costs.
Divide this figure by 12, and you’ll be able to determine how much you should expect to pay each month from April 1.
What is the British Gas Support Fund?
If you are concerned about facing the new price cap this winter, British Gas have reopened their Individual and Families support fund.
The trust has helped more than 21,000 British customers in the past, with energy debt write off grants of up to £2,000.00.
Their current package is bigger than ever, with over £140 million set aside to help those who are struggling financially.
Unlike many other supplier grants, The British Gas scheme extends to both British Gas customers and non-customers.
However, there are certain requirements to be eligible for the fund.
Pre-payment meter customers must be within £50 and £1,700 of energy debt.
They must also live in England, Scotland or Wales, and have not received a grant from the British Gas Energy Trust within the last 2 years.
It is recommended that customers from companies with hardship funds first seek assistance from their own schemes.
The applicant must be able to show a sustainable position moving forward.
If you are eligible, British Gas can offer:
- Free energy grants
- Energy advice for vulnerable households
- Tailored support for households and small business customers
- Funding for small businesses and charities
Scottish power, Utilita, EDF, E.ON and Utility Warehouse are also offering support schemes for their customers.
Go to your energy provider’s website to learn what help is available.
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Exact missing number that makes 20p coin 300 times more valuable – as rare change sparks eBay bidding war
A SIMPLE error on your 20p coin could mean it’s worth 300 times its usual value.
A batch of 20p coins from 2008 were mistakenly minted with no dates – and two have just sold on eBay for a whopping £107.
These undated coins, known as Undated Mules, were produced in November 2008 due to a change in The Royal Mint’s manufacturing process.
Whereas coins were previously dated on the “tails” side, that year the coin-maker decided to move dates to the “heads” side.
This resulted in a mix-up where no date at all was stamped onto 20p coins that month.
The Mules were the first undated coins to be put into circulation in more than 300 years.
Only 250,000 exist, out of 136 million 20p coins produced that month.
The eBay listing attracted five bids, before the final sale was completed on September 22.
Last month, a single one of these coins sold for more than £60 at auction, after attracting 14 bids.
The Britannia Coin Company website describes them as the “holy grail of change collecting”.
However, it is not the only 20p that could land its lucky owner a huge profit.
Last year, a 23-year-old discovered an error coin from 1982, likely worth hundreds.
And other loose change can see coin collectors get lucky too.
If your 50p has a sports-themed etching, it might be one of the ones designed for the 2012 London Olympics.
These vary in value from a handy few quid to thousands of pounds, with one error coin, featuring horizontal lines, selling for £1500 at auction this year.
What are the most rare and valuable coins?
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Chocolate fans rushing to ASDA to grab limited Cadbury favourites for just 60p
CHOCCY fans are racing to fill their baskets with limited edition Cadbury favourites for just 60p.
Asda shoppers were overjoyed to discover exciting twists on classic sweet treats were slashed in price.
Cadbury Dairy Milk, and Crunchie, Caramel filled doughnuts are marked up for less that a quid.
The Dairy Milk edition are selling in packs of three for just 90p, while the Crunchie variety can be picked up in packs of two for only 63p.
This makes each doughnut worth roughly 30p each, and no one can argue with that bargain.
A helpful fan shared the information in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.
She posted: Apologies the child got to em first lol.
“If you fancy a little treat Asda have these limited flavoured Donuts at a great price.
“Cadbury dairy milk filled Caramel pack 3 for 90p.
“Cadbury Crunchie filled Caramel pack 2 for 63p.”
Fans of the delicious choccy goodies hailed them online.
“Quality tasty and in my opinion delicious,” penned one.
It comes as shoppers are racing to stock up on their chocolate treats for Christmas – don’t miss out.
Choccie fans were thrilled to see tubs of the nation’s favourites at amazing slashed prices in Tesco ahead of the festive period.
The mega deal starts online and in stores tomorrow, Wednesday September 25.
Customers will need a Clubcard to bag the discount – which will see Cadbury Heroes, Celebrations, Cadbury Roses and Quality Street reduced from £6.00 to £3.95.
This means shoppers will be pocketing a 34 per cent discount on the sweet treats and saving £2.05.
Meanwhile, Asda shoppers were delighted after discovering a Cadbury chocolate advent calendar is selling for just 85p in stores.
The deal has been shared on the Extreme Couponing and Bargaining Facebook group and users are shocked by the reduced price.
It is a Cadbury Dairy milk advent calendar, containing 24 milk chocolates in various festive shapes.
On the Cadbury website, the calendar sells for £2.25, meaning this Asda bargain is 62% discounted from the original price.
Plus, B&M shoppers are rushing to buy festive chocolate treats that are perfect for kids’ Christmas Eve boxes.
The bargain retailer’s festive selection box has social media users going wild as they plan ahead for Christmas.
How to save at Asda
Shop the budget range
Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda’s Just Essentials range.
She said: “Asda’s budget range is easy to spot as it’s bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you’ll find their Just Essentials range.
“It’s great value and I’ve found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets.
Sign up to Asda Rewards
The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda’s reward scheme.
She said: “Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up.
“As an Asda Rewards member, you’ll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you’ll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products.
“This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you’ve earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers.
We’ve previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes – including the ones that will save you the most money.
Look out for booze deals
Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals.
She said: “Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%.
“The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C.
“Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save.”
Join Facebook groups
The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store.
Eilish said: “I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store.
“Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases.
“For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda’s new Barbie range spotted in store.
“Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p.”
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Shoppers are rushing to Iceland to stock their freezer as supermarket’s offer any 10 for £10 is back – The Sun
BARGAIN hunters are rushing to fill up their baskets as Iceland brings back a “favourite offer”.
The frozen food retailer has launched it’s 10 for £10 deal – and shoppers can’t wait to get their hands on the goods.
Many families are desperately on the lookout for cheap buys.
Luckily, supermarket chain Iceland has introduced its bargain deal where you can nab 10 frozen goods for just £10.
Taking to Facebook, the retailer said: “Your favourite offer is back! Grab any 10 for £10! Stock up your freezer for less!”
Foodies can choose from a variety of ready-made dishes – including delicious fish fingers, chicken, fries or sausages.
Pizza lovers will also be delighted to hear that the bargain offer also included the customer favourite Goodfella’s Stonebaked Thin Pepperoni Pizza which would set you back by £3 at other stores.
Customers can also nab Green Cuisine’s Veggie Fingers – which are typically selling for £2.
And Birds Eye Cod Fish Fingers that are around £2.10 at rival Sainsbury’s.
Other items included are Birds Eye Southern Fried Chicken normally costing £2.50.
And a pack of four Birds Eye Breaded Cod Fish Cakes are included in the amazing deal too.
The deal has left dozens of money-savers amazed – with many flocking to the comments section to tag their pals and share their thoughts.
Praising the deal, a savvy user said: “Wow extremely cheap!”
Another said: “I got this today.”
A shopper tagged their friend and commented: “Look what’s in the 10 for £10!”
And: “Need to go back to get this deal.”
It comes as Iceland revealed its Christmas 2024 range and it includes a pigs in blankets Yorkshire pudding.
The big day is still a while away, but it’s always good to plan ahead for the merry season.
Luckily, Iceland has unveiled its Christmas menu which will be available in stores and online from November 12.
The items will also be available to buy at Iceland’s The Food Warehouse.
Iceland‘s menu this year offers customers everything they’ll need for Christmas lunch or dinner, but there are some quirky items included as well in case you’re after something a bit different.
Shoppers will be able to feast on mini fish, chip and ketchup sarnies, prawn tacos and an unbelievable XXL pigs in blankets Yorkshire pudding.
The supermarket is also launching battered lobster tails, mini garlic and herb kievs and even some exclusive brands items like Harry Ramsden’s battered mini sausages.
Also returning are familiar favourites such as the turkey crown, mince pies, Christmas pudding and of course all the trimmings like roast potatoes and veg.
Those who want to feast on the exclusive brands range like Galaxy, TGI Fridays and Harry Ramsden’s can do so with the mix-and-match deals like three items for £10.
Iceland’s head of development David Lennox said: “We’ve focused on perfecting the classics and making them the best and most delicious yet, as well as offering our customers a range of innovative and affordable new Christmas products which are sure to delight everyone at the dinner table.
“Iceland has some extra special products on offer this festive season.”
And here’s the full list of festive items Iceland shoppers can get their hands on.
Iceland is yet to confirm some of the prices so keep your eyes peeled when you visit its stores later this year.
Christmas traditional favourites:
- Iceland Xmas Dinner in a box – £25.00
- Iceland Battered Lobster Tails – £20.00
- Butterball Turkeys – £35.00
- Iceland Beef Wellington – £26.00
- Iceland Ultimate XL Cooked Lobster – £15.00
- Iceland Pigs in Blanket Pinwheel – £5.00
Exclusive Brands Party:
- TGI Fridays Loaded Fries X2 Flavours – £5.00
- Harry Ramsden’s Battered Mini Sausages 16 Pack with Chip Shop Curry Sauce – £4.00 (3 for £5)
- TGI Fridays Hunters Chicken Potato Bites – £4.00
Luxury Party:
- Iceland Doughball Xmas Tree – £4.00
- Iceland Mini Cottage Pies / PiBS Yorkshire Puddings – £4.00
- Iceland Prawn Tacos – £4.00
- Mini Lemon Meringue Pies – £4.00
Innovation products:
- Iceland Beechwood Smoked Treacle Gammon – £14.00
- Iceland Lobster Thermidor – £15.00
- Iceland Pigs in Blanket Yorkshire Pudding XXL – £4.00
- Iceland Hunters Pigs in Blankets – £4.00 (3 for £10)
- Iceland White Chocolate Snowman – £8.00
- Luxury Mince Pies – £2.75
- Iceland Lemon Meringue Baked Alaska – £6
- Iceland Mini King Prawn Ring – £2.50
- Iceland Chicken Nugget Lollipops – £2.50
- Iceland Spring Roll Platter – £6.00
- Iceland Cheesy Potato Swirls – £1.00
- Iceland Potato Trees and Stars – £1.00
- Iceland Duck Skewer with Hoisin Sauce – £4.00
- Iceland Mini Cheesecake/ Cake Selections – £4.00
Buy Two, Get One Free Party Food:
- Iceland Mini Fish & Chip Butty – £2.50
- Iceland Crispy Duck Nuggets – £2.50
- Iceland 8pk Mini Orange Choc Ices – £2.50
- Iceland Choc Hazelnut Churro Bites – £2.50
- Iceland Onion Bhaji Rings – £2.50
Embrace picky bits – Greggs and TGI Fridays:
- TGI Fridays Coated Skewer with Tennessee Glaze and Sesame – £4.00
- TGI Fridays Cookie Cups – £4.00
- TGI Fridays Mini Ribs – £4.00 (3 for £10)
- Greggs 16 Pack Mini Sausage Rolls – £4.00
Desserts and Bakery:
- Iceland Ultimate Raspberry & Vanilla Macaron Wreath 575g- £10.00
- Galaxy Caramel Fondue Cheesecake – £12.00
- Daily Bakery Cinnamon / Chocolate Wreath – £5.00
- Galaxy Caramel Salted Chocolate Bar – £8.00
Veggie and Vegan:
- Iceland 15 Pack Vegetable Spring Rolls – £1.00
- Iceland 16 Pack Onion Bhajis – £1.00
- Iceland 16 Pack Vegetable Samosas – £1.00
- Iceland 10 Pack Mozzarella Balls – £1.00
- Iceland 10 Pack Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bites – £1.00
- Iceland 12 Battered Salt and Pepper Vegetable Spring Rolls -£2.50
- Iceland 16 Pack Mozzarella Sticks – £2.50
- Iceland Jalapeno Cream Cheese – £2.50
- Iceland 10 Pack Brie Wedges – £2.50
- Iceland 14 Pack Cheese & Garlic Bites – £2.50
- Luxury 4 Pack Camembert Rounds with Cranberry Sauce – £3.50
- Luxury 12 Pack Halloumi Fries – £3.50
- Iceland 80 Pack Indian Platter – £6.00
- TGI Fridays Mozzarella Sticks (FWH) – £3.50
- TGI Fridays 6 Pack Southern Fried Mozzarella XL Dippers – £3.50
- Cathedral City 12 Pack Cheese Bites – £3.75
- TGI Fridays Battered Cheese Toastie – £4.00
- Cathedral City Cheddar with Caramelised Onion – £3.75
- Cathedral City Cheddar with Triple Cheese Bite – £3.75
- TGI Fridays Bacon Mac Cheese Bites – £3.75
- TGI Fridays Jalapeno Poppers – £4.00
- Cathedral City Mac n Cheese Bites – £3.75
- Mozzarella sticks 60 Pack – £6.00
- No Meat No Meat Turkey Roast (vegan offering)
- No Porkies 6 Pack Sausage Roll (vegan offering)
- Iceland Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites (vegan offering)
If you are keen to snap up some of the items from Iceland’s Christmas range, most of its stores are usually open from 7am or 8am until 7pm, and in some cities, they are open until 9pm.
However, hours might vary depending on where you are in the country.
You can find your nearest Iceland store by using the store locator tool on its website.
How to save money on your food shop
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year:
Odd boxes – plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price.
Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
Sainsbury’s also sells £2 “Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me” fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash.
Food waste apps – food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public.
Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio.
Too Good to Go’s app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount.
Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses.
Yellow sticker bargains – yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap.
But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here.
Super cheap bargains – sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they’ve found on the cheap, including food finds.
“Downshift” – you will almost always save money going for a supermarket’s own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands.
The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as “downshifting” and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
Money
Women shun pensions and Isas in favour of savings accounts
Almost half of women (46%) are deciding to hold their long-term savings in a savings account instead of “more tax-friendly options” such as a pension or Isa.
This is according to research by Scottish Friendly and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).
The research also found 33% of men opt to use pensions, compared to 24% of women.
In the study, long-term savings were defined as “thinking longer than five years ahead”, such as saving for retirement, a deposit on a property or starting a business.
Despite the Bank of England’s (BoE) recent decision to keep interest rates on hold at 5%, there is speculation it could still be cut gradually before the end of the year.
This could negatively impact women, as the real term value of money held in savings accounts will be eroded with each rate cut.
Additionally, official government data shows that women are still being paid just 91p for every £1 their male counterparts earn.
Scottish Friendly savings specialist, Kevin Brown, said: “Women are already having to work harder for their money so it would be a travesty that they then lose out on further building up their hard-earned savings through tax-efficient wrappers and jeopardising future plans as rate cuts start biting.
“Whatever sits at the root of what appear to be gender choices, as an industry and as a socially responsible modern mutual, we need to ensure parity of savings’ growth opportunities.”
To obtain these results, Scottish Friendly and the Cebr spoke to 2,600 UK adults aged between 18 years and 65+.
Short-term financial goals were described as being goals up to six months ahead and medium-term goals as being between six months to five years ahead.
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