Shoppers hated change at Sainsbury's, Lidl, Iceland, Aldi, Asda and more, now one of them is doing a U-turn

It's something we've become accustomed to over the last year or so, but many shoppers have spoken out against the tight vacuum packed mince we now see on supermarket shelves. They were first introduced in 2023, the first convert being Sainsbury…

Iceland Harnesses Solar Power from Outer Space

Iceland's new chicken strips inspired by two popular crisps are a must try

It's natural to be a bit dubious when a beloved brand branches out with a new product, particularly if it's a crisp brand venturing into the frozen food sector. That was my initial thought when Iceland announced their new chicken strips. Now …

Egypt’s UNESCO candidate visits Iceland

CAIRO, Feb 2 (MENA) – Khaled al-Enany, Egypt’s candidate for UNESCO Director-General post, visited Iceland on Sunday as part of his campaign efforts, accompanied by Egypt’s Ambassador to Norway and Iceland Gamal Abdel Rahim Metwali and the campaign …

‘Heartbreaking’: Iceland’s pioneering female fishing guides fear for wild salmon

For seven generations, Andrea Ósk Hermóðsdóttir’s family have been fishing on the Laxá River in Aðaldalur. Iceland has a reputation as a world leader on feminism, but until recently women have not been able to work as guides to wild salmon fishing for …

Full list of UK high street shops set to close in February from Iceland to WHSmith

Gone are the days of a UK high street filled to the brim with bustling and popular shops or eateries. Today, the climate is a stark contrast to what it once was with closing down signs scattered throughout. In fact, the Centre for Retail Research shared …

Iceland says UNRWA is 'irreplaceable' during ceasefire deal

Iceland's foreign ministry said that it "deeply regrets" that Israel's laws against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) have taken effect.  The foreign ministry said UNRWA had " …

Iceland boss stands behind farmers after inheritance tax raid

Iceland boss Richard Walker has stood behind farmers following the government’s proposed inheritance tax changes, claiming the Treasury “has parked its tractor in the wrong place”. The supermarket’s managing director criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s …

Full list of shops closing in February including Farmfoods, Iceland and Hollister

The British high street has suffered over the last few years. Reduced footfall and higher costs have forced many retailers to tighten their belts and close some of their brick-and-mortar sites A number of chains are closing stores over the next month ( …

Iceland Hopes to Deepen Diplomatic Ties with Greenland

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, has signalled the government’s intention to strengthen ties between Iceland and Greenland.  The subject of Greenland was brought up in a government meeting held yesterday, January 31st, …