Aldi and Lidl ban on table in law change from autumn 2026

What's OnShoppingAldiAldi and Lidl have been warned13:52, 07 Aug 2026An Aldi and Lidl ban is on the table from the UK government in a law change. Aldi and Lidl have been warned by the Competitions and Markets Authority, or CMA, that they should be subject to the same rules as major supermarkets.‌The CMA proposes that Aldi and Lidl should be covered by the same land agreement rules as the UK’s largest supermarkets to ensure customers get the best choice of where to shop.‌It has suggested preventing Aldi and Lidl from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores, with them deemed ‘Large Grocery Retailers’. But no decision has yet been made.‌READ MORE Sick pay and parental leave proposed for self-employed under Andy BurnhamUnder government rules, ‘Large Grocery Retailers’ (LGRs)