A new poll of over 2,000 Brits has unveiled the top 20 best-loved biscuits in the nation, but which treat has taken the number one spot?
Data insights company Prospectus Global posed one of the most hotly-debated questions of all time to the British public this month and it’s now been revealed that Chocolate Digestives have taken the crown as the nation’s favourite biscuit.
Some 2,000 Brits responded to the survey and 69% declared the McVitie’s classic as their best-loved biccie.
Shortbread came in second, with Chocolate Fingers, Jaffa Cakes and Chocolate Hobnobs making up the rest of the top five list, and a further 15 other fan-favourites – including Jammie Dodgers, Bourbons, Crunch Creams, Oreos and Maryland Cookies – also made up the top 20.
Statistics from the poll also suggested that the older generation are most partial to a Ginger Nut – loved by 60% of the over-60s – but only 31% of the 16-29 age group, and youngsters are far keener on US import, the Oreo, with 63% picking it as a favourite, compared to just 15% of the over-60s.
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Top 20 Best-Loved Biscuits in Britain
Chocolate Digestive
Shortbread
Chocolate Finger
Jaffa Cake
Chocolate Hobnob
Custard Cream
Jammie Dodger
Maryland Cookie
Bourbon
Crunch Cream
Plain digestive
Viennese Whirl
Rich Tea
Ginger Nut
Hob Nob
Oreo
Malted Milk
Nice
Fig Roll
Garibaldi
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When it comes to the drink of choice to accompany the biscuit, the survey revealed that a third of us would like a cup of tea (33%), while 22% pick coffee, and the younger generation are continuing to keep the tradition of dunking alive, with 23% of 16-29-year-old’s saying they dunk, compared to just 11% of over-60s.
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Ellie Glason – Director at Perspectus Global – said: “We were surprised to see just how much the nation still loves a biscuit – and especially the people of Norwich who get through a staggering 650 a year. It’s also interesting to see from the research that American imports such as the Oreo and Maryland Cookie have found their way into the top 20, even beating the Garibaldi and fig roll.
“Yet the British public clearly still hold the chocolate digestive close to their hearts, with the biscuit emerging as the clear winner of the poll.”
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Home Bargains has announced a special two-day closure of all UK stores
Emily Sergeant
Home Bargains has, once again, announced it’ll be closing all its UK stores on both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day this year.
And it’s to make sure staff get a ‘well deserved break’.
After what has been yet another busy year for the retail industry, many workers have been left feeling like they could do with a little extra time off, which is why Home Bargains is following on with what has become a now-annual tradition by shutting up shop on two bank holidays.
All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day & New Years Day.
Announcing the move in a post on social media, the discount retailer confirmed: “All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day and New Years Day. We would like to thank all our colleagues for how hard you have worked this past year, and want you to relax and enjoy the Christmas break with your loved ones.”
Of course, this isn’t the first time the retailer has kept its doors shut on bank holidays.
Many shoppers will recall it has made the same decision to give hardworking staff a break every year since 2019.
Explaining a little more about the decision taken to close all its stores, Home Bargains said: “As a family-run business, we know the importance of being together at Christmas with those we care about most, now more than ever.
“This is our way of saying thank you to our colleagues for their continued hard work and dedication.”
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Two Greggs in Manchester will be serving their breakfast menu in the evening next week
Emily Sergeant
Who says breakfast has to end at 11am?
In news that’s set to be music to the ears of breakfast lovers in Manchester, Greggs is giving them exactly what they want.
We all know that brunch is a ‘thing’ by now, so now it’s time for brinner to make a name for itself instead, as Greggs has teamed up with Heinz to bring its much-loved breakfast menu back for tea time, kicking off from 4pm onwards.
The move comes as a new survey has found that the majority of Mancs (69%) admit to enjoying eating breakfast food in the evening, saying it’s ‘convenient and comforting’ – even ranking breakfast as a ‘more important’ meal than tea, as well (38% vs 36%).
Two Greggs in Manchester will be serving their breakfast menu in the evening next week / Credit: Greggs (Supplied)
Greggs says it has ‘lost count’ of the amount of customers that have tried to order breakfast items after the usual cut-off time, especially in Greater Manchester.
But luckily for those breakfast-loving Mancs, they can finally get their favourite breakfast and sauce pairing long after the morning rush is over next… but only at two Greggs branches, and only for a very limited time.
On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October, the Heinz x Greggs Brinner collab will be available at Greggs St Mary’s Gate and Greggs Oxford Road, from 4-7pm only.
“We’ve lost count of the number of customers who have tried their luck ordering breakfast after 11am, so when Heinz came to us with the idea of making Brinner a reality, it felt like the perfect excuse to give the people what they want,” explained Zoe Harris, who is the Customer Director at Greggs.
“And let’s be honest, a Greggs Bacon Roll just wouldn’t be the same without a squeeze of Heinz Tomato Ketchup.”
Emily Sergeant -
8th September 2020 
