A third of UK stores lack painkillers
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Around three in 10 stores across the UK have little to no stock of painkillers, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
Drug shortages have been reported as early…
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Asda & Co-op bosses made CBEs for food supply chain efforts
The boss of the Co-op, Steve Murrells, and former chief of Asda, Roger Burnley, have received honours for their actions to keep supermarket shelves stocked amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Co-op boss issues update on Christmas stock levels and new covid rules
The Co-op has issued a message to all customers assuring them that there will be plenty of food on shelves this Christmas.
The supermarket’s chief executive officer Steve Murrells was…
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Sainsbury’s customers across the South West could face pre-Christmas shortages, if lorry drivers employed by DHL take strike action in a dispute over pay.
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Petrol prices shoot up to record highs
Prices at the petrol pumps reached an all-time high on Sunday, while diesel is still a little short of its previous record, new data shows.
The average UK price of…
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Co-op launches 300 LGV driver apprenticeships amid shortages
The Co-op has announced it is creating over 300 LGV driver apprenticeships in response to the current driver crisis facing the nation.
The apprenticeships offer a competitive salary and a…
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Ex-Tesco boss Dave Lewis to advise govt on supply chain crisis
Boris Johnson has appointed former Tesco chief executive Sir Dave Lewis as a supply chain adviser to fix both the immediate crisis facing a number of British industries and prevent…
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A third of Brits plan to stockpile food & drink for Xmas
Over a third of consumers have or are considering buying food and drink for Christmas already, according to new research by Lumina Intelligence.
The survey found 56 per cent of…
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Shoppers buying frozen turkeys early amid Christmas supply fears, Tesco says
Shoppers are buying frozen turkeys early in a bid to avoid any potential disruption to their Christmas dinner, the boss of Tesco has said.
The supermarket giant said it was…
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