Lidl Introduces New Self-Scanning Technology to UK Stores for Faster Checkout Friday, May 8, 2026 lidl selfscanning checkout lidlplus grocery retail innovation ukstores shopping technology Lidl is stepping up the shopping experience with a major upgrade to its checkout process in several UK stores, allowing customers to skip queues and shop more flexibly. The discount supermarket chain, which operates branches … Read More
Warning for UK Households as Amazon Ends Support for 11 Kindle Models Sunday, May 3, 2026 amazon kindle ereaders devicesupport kindlestore technology softwareupdate uk obsolete transition Amazon has issued an important warning for owners of older Kindle devices, announcing that it will cease software support for Kindle models released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026. This change will impact … Read More
Co-op Uses Forensic Spray to Combat Rising Shoplifting Ahead of New UK Legislation Thursday, April 30, 2026 co-op shoplifting forensic crime retail law theft policing technology legislation The Co-op, which operates numerous stores including branches in Birmingham, has rolled out a new initiative to combat shoplifting by marking frequently stolen items with a unique forensic spray. This innovative approach helps … Read More
Calls for Smart Motorway Rule Changes After Fatal Crash on M4 Monday, April 27, 2026 smartmotorways roadsafety motorway m4 traffic accident technology government nationalhighways law Following a tragic crash on the M4 smart motorway, there is growing pressure to reform rules governing smart motorway safety across England’s busiest roads. The incident involved Barry O’Sullivan, who was convicted of causing … Read More
UK to Fully Roll Out Digital Driving Licences Amidst Warnings to Drivers Sunday, April 26, 2026 digital licence uk transport veterans govuk identity eu rollout technology This year, the UK is set to launch a major change in driving licences with the widespread introduction of digital ID for millions of drivers. Labour Party Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has praised this innovation as a … Read More
M&S Chair Warns Self-Checkouts Fueling Surge in Shoplifting Across UK Stores Friday, April 24, 2026 m&s retail shoplifting selfcheckout crime archienorman supermarkets policing organisedcrime technology Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has issued a stark warning about the impact of self-checkout technology on shoplifting rates across UK stores. Serving as M&S chair since 2017, Norman explained that the rise of … Read More