Tesco vows to combat Northern exodus with price slash

THE country’s largest supermarket chain is set to launch an all-out attack in a bid to stop shoppers heading North, promising to slash prices.

Tesco’s chief executive, Tony Keohane said the supermarket will do its utmost to bring prices in line with those in the North in the coming months.

Mr Keohane refused to rule out a price war among Irish supermarkets saying consumers can expect cheaper products and more discount ranges.