Food price inflation hit 2.1% in February, its highest point for five months, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
As usual, many of the deals on the aisles are reserved for holders of loyalty cards, while many shoppers face rising food costs.
Dan Evans, deals expert at Hotukdeals, said: “The cost of everyday essentials like bread, butter, eggs, cheese, and cereals is expected to keep rising as inflation continues its upward trend in 2025.
“Helen Dickinson, CEO of the BRC, has warned that prices are likely to go up across the board as the year progresses, citing ongoing geopolitical tensions and the looming £7bn cost increase from the Autumn Budget.”
Despite the price rises, YourMoney.com has scoured the aisles of UK supermarkets to round up the best ways to soften the blow in March. This month includes cheaper Easter eggs, wine deals and even VAT-free sun lotion.
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With the nights becoming lighter, these deals ought not to be as heavy on your bank account.
Eager for easter?
Morrisons More Card holders can bag two extra large-sized Easter eggs for £7. There are 20 eggs in the deal, which includes Cadbury Mini Eggs Milk Chocolate Easter Egg, Cadbury Crème Egg, Galaxy Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs Easter Egg and the Maltesers Bunny Easter Egg.
The chocolate treats usually retail at £6, meaning you can save £5 with the loyalty scheme offer.
Morrisons is also still offering a free one-month delivery pass that can be used any time for online shoppers.
You need to spend at least £25 in your shop and need to be a More Card holder to be eligible. There is no limit on the number of deliveries you have in the month.
But, as the deal is a free trial, after your first month, you’ll be automatically renewed and will be charged £8 for the service.
Mother’s Day
Sainsbury’s has a range of classic Mother’s Day gifts reduced for Nectar cardholders this year.
A Baylis & Harding The Fuzzy Duck Cotswold Spa Luxury Candlelit Bathing Gift Set to add some relaxation to your loved one’s day is available for £13.30 with a loyalty card. Without a Nectar card, that’ll set you back £20.
The foot spa set from Baylis & Harding, which includes foot soak crystals, lotion and socks, is £6.65 for Nectar cardholders and £10 for those without one.
For a sweeter present, a 24-piece box of Ferrero Rocher Milk Chocolate is priced at £6.95 with the discount and £11 if you haven’t got a Nectar card.
There is also a 22-piece box of Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashells for £6 with a Nectar card. This will cost £7 if you are not signed up to the loyalty scheme.
If booze is what your mum wants, a 70cl bottle of Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin will be £9.50 cheaper if you have a Nectar card, at £20.
Sun’s out, springtime deals are out
As you may have noticed outside, spring is in the air, and the green-fingered among you will be eager to get out in the garden.
Aldi has launched a range of garden essentials for that very moment from just £1.99.
The following select deals are only available while stocks (and potentially the sun) last, so gardeners will need to act quickly.
| Product name | Price |
| Wooden mini greenhouse (grey/natural) | £49.99 |
| Maxi raised planter | £39.99 |
| Wooden potting bench (grey/natural) | £29.99 |
| Whiskey barrel planter | £9.99 |
| Small outdoor clock | £7.99 |
| Kneeling pad | £6.99 |
| Folding garden saw | £4.99 |
| Novelty plant pot | £4.99 |
| Multi pattern universal spray nozzle | £2.99 |
| Garden hand tools | £2.49 |
For the fourth consecutive year, Tesco is not adding VAT to the cost of its sun lotion range, meaning shoppers can save 20% when protecting themselves while sunbathing.
Marianne Aitken, Tesco’s category director for beauty and personal care, said: “Covering the VAT cost on our Tesco Soleil range since 2021 has helped reduce prices for our customers, and this summer we’ll continue to help them stock up on what they need with a great range at affordable prices.
“What’s more, at Tesco, we think everyone should feel able to wear effective sun protection, which is why we have reformulated the range to be more inclusive, giving an invisible finish on all skin tones.”
Here’s a selection of the sun lotion range on offer and the prices for 2025.
Tesco’s VAT-free sun care picks
- Tesco Moisturising Sun Protection Mini Lotion SPF50 – £2.90
- Tesco Moisturising Sun Protection Lotion SPF30 – £3.40
- Tesco Sensitive Fragrance-Free Sun Lotion SPF50 – £5
- Tesco Moisturising Sun Protection Spray SPF15 – £4.10
- Tesco Sensitive Fragrance-Free Sun Protection Spray SPF50 – £5.20
- Tesco Dry Touch Clear Sun Mist SPF15 – £3.60
