Britain’s largest supermarkets are set to be granted new powers to open more stores in areas where Aldi and Lidl dominate ...

Britain’s biggest supermarkets are poised to win fresh powers to open more stores in areas dominated by Aldi and Lidl as officials consider slapping new restrictions on the German discounters.

The discounted grocery store is already a favourite among US consumers and is now set to expand across the country, giving more and more shoppers bigger savings.

The stores will not only bring a “a fresh shopping experience to our community but also valuable job opportunities and will ...