Category: Business News

Sainsbury's online payments disrupted as Visa-Barclays glitch hits grocery deliveries
Derek Falcone 25 August 2025 0 Comments

Sainsbury's online payments disrupted as Visa-Barclays glitch hits grocery deliveries

Sainsbury's customers faced card declines for online grocery orders after a payments glitch linked to Visa and later traced to Barclays. The supermarket said there was no cyberattack and its website and app worked normally. Visa said its systems were fine, while Barclays admitted a limited technical issue that hit pay-on-delivery orders and was quickly fixed. The case highlights retail’s fragile payments chain.

Companies House ID Verification Reforms Reshape Compliance for Accountants and Corporate Officers
Derek Falcone 20 May 2025 0 Comments

Companies House ID Verification Reforms Reshape Compliance for Accountants and Corporate Officers

UK Companies House has introduced mandatory ID checks for directors and significant control holders, starting autumn 2025. Accountants face new compliance steps as third-party agents must register as ACSPs or use Gov.uk One Login, changing how corporate filings and client communications unfold under new anti-economic crime measures.

Easter 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours: Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Sainsbury’s and More Unveil Festive Schedules
Derek Falcone 19 April 2025 0 Comments

Easter 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours: Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Sainsbury’s and More Unveil Festive Schedules

Easter 2025 brings changed opening hours across UK supermarkets. Most large stores close Easter Sunday, with special schedules on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday. Smaller shops may open with reduced hours. Customers should check their local branches for any last-minute changes.