Tesco shares dropped two per cent in early deals this morning despite the retailer reporting abumper festive trading period.

A Tesco store was evacuated following a fire in the branch's customer toilets. The Tesco Extra on Mill Street in Bedworth, Warwickshire, was closed to shoppers shortly before 18:00 GMT on Thursday.

Tesco is urging customers to return packages of its Tsukune chicken skewers after an incorrect use-by date was put on packs, which the supermarket chain said could lead to risks to health. The ...