FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / Tesco / 20 October 2026
Tesco (TSCO): news on Tuesday 20 October 2026
+3.3 positive
Coverage leaned positive, led by a new share buyback tranche, a higher interim dividend and community and product promotions. The Derry planning dispute with Lidl and petrol station incidents offset this a little.
What drove it
- share buyback and dividend
- Derry Lidl dispute
- community and product promotions
The 25 stories
- +9.2 Tesco Launches Up to GBP200 Million Third Tranche of Share Buyback
Third share buyback tranche up to £200m, shareholder returns - +7.5 Revealed: Brits to spend most with Amazon and Tesco this Christmas
Tesco expected among biggest Christmas spend recipients - +6.7 Should Higher Interim Dividend Require Action From Tesco (LSE:TSCO) Investors?
Higher interim dividend is positive for investors - +5.0 Tesco launches Scottish Finest Steakhouse range
New own-label product range launch - +5.0 Tesco shoppers hail £22.50 knitted cardigan as 'soft, cosy and good value'
Shoppers praise Tesco clothing as good value - +5.0 Tesco launches €100,000 fund to help communities bring the magic of Christmas to life
Community Christmas fund, positive reputation - +5.0 Tesco Ireland Launches €100k Fund To Light Up Christmas
Community Christmas fund, positive reputation - +5.0 Tesco shoppers brand £22.50 'soft and cosy' cardigan as 'good value'
Shoppers praise Tesco clothing as good value - +4.2 Tesco is giving away pre-carved pumpkins for free for Halloween – how to get your hands on one
Free pumpkin promotion, positive customer engagement - +4.2 First look inside new Suffolk Tesco Express opening this week
New Tesco Express store opening, expansion - +4.2 Tesco Yorkgate brings local charities together to connect shoppers with vital support
Store supporting local charities, community goodwill - +3.7 Tesco giving away free pre-carved pumpkins in Risca
Free pumpkin giveaway at a store, goodwill - +3.7 Halloween lovers can bag free pre-carved pumpkins at Sutton Coldfield Tesco - here's how
Free pumpkin giveaway at a store, goodwill - −3.3 What we know so far after Tesco petrol station raid
Raid at Tesco petrol station, security incident - −3.3 Store wars: Tesco to launch legal challenge over Infrastructure Minister’s decision to approve new Lidl store in Derry
Tesco launching legal challenge in planning dispute - −3.3 Lidl raises “serious concerns” over Tesco’s request to block Derry-Londonderry store
Lidl criticises Tesco's attempt to block store - +2.5 Tesco's £3 'Breakfast Wine' mug has the chicest ring handle – and its glossy red interior looks designer
Product feature praising a Tesco mug - −2.5 Recap after city petrol station cordoned off with police on the scene
Police incident at Tesco petrol station - −2.5 City petrol station cordoned off with police on the scene
Police incident at Tesco petrol station - +2.0 Aisle do! Couple who got engaged at Tesco finally tie the knot
Light feel-good story linked to store - −2.0 Crescent Link: Battle of the supermarkets as Tesco seeks to quash plans for new Lidl Derry store
Tesco seeks to quash rival's store plans, contested - −1.7 Plans for Crescent Link store to be challenged by Tesco, says Lidl boss
Tesco challenging Lidl plans, dispute with rival - −1.7 Lidl urges public backing for new Derry store after Tesco objection
Tesco objection to rival store, contested planning dispute - +1.7 These are the healthiest meal deals from Tesco and Sainsbury’s, according to a nutritionist
Meal deal featured among healthiest options - +0.8 24-hour parcel locker approved outside Tesco Express despite concerns
Parcel locker outside Tesco Express approved despite concerns
Tesco: every day · Retail on 20 October 2026 · FTSE 100 overview for the day