Sainsbury’s £480m mortgage division acquired by Co-op Bank

The Co-operative Bank has made an agreement to purchase Sainsbury’s £480m mortgage business, marking its first portfolio acquisition in over a decade. This deal comes after previous reports had hinted at a breakdown in negotiations over the price. Sainsbury’s Bank will be transferring 3,500 customers to its competitor, effectively exiting the UK mortgage market. The …

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Bacon and Sausages Padlocked at Tesco Stores in London to Combat Theft

In an effort to tackle shoplifting, a Tesco Express store in Bermondsey, south London, took the unconventional step of locking sausages and bacon in a fridge. A notice was placed on the chilled meats cabinet, informing customers that the items were locked for “stock and availability” protection, and they needed to seek assistance from staff …

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