Tesco has consistently maintained its position as the leading supermarket chain in the UK, with a portfolio of 2,048 small convenience stores and 809 large branches.

In an exciting move for shoppers, the grocery giant has announced a price cut on more than 200 products in its Express convenience stores.

It comes just in time for the Christmas countdown, with just over a week left of November. But there's no need to rush, as the discounts aren't going anywhere soon.

An impressive 222 'household essentials', including branded and own-brand items, have been given an average price reduction of 10 percent.

Staples like milk, bread, pasta, and coffee have been discounted to help shoppers during one of the most expensive seasons of the year.

It comes less than one month after competitor Sainsbury's expanded its Aldi Price Match scheme into its Local convenience stores, marking a first for major supermarkets.

Although Tesco pioneered such a scheme in its larger grocery stores, it has not yet rolled it out to the Express format. However, the grocery giant has made more than 2,800 price cuts in recent months.

Among the discounted items are a four-pint bottle of milk now priced at £1.45, down from £1.55, and a Tesco Toastie white thick loaf now costing 75p, a 10p reduction. The supermarket has also slashed 25p off its 300g chicken breast portions and a 200g jar of Tesco Gold instant coffee, retailing for £2.25.

Other essentials, like a six-pack of Warburton white sliced sandwich rolls, have benefitted from the reductions. They are now £1.20, down 10p. Cleaning products, including Domestos Original bleach 750ml, are now £1.19, down 11p.

Tesco Express food discounts

Tesco Toastie Thick White Loaf 800g, now 75p, down from 85p

Tesco British Semi-Skimmed Milk 4 pints now £1.45, down from £1.55

Tesco Butterpak Salted Spreadable 500g now £2.09, down from £2.40

Tesco Cream of Tomato Soup 400g now, down from 62p

Warburtons White Sliced Sandwich Rolls 6 pack now £1.20, down from £1.30

Tesco Pene Pasta Quills 500g now 69p, down from 85p

Tesco Pure Sunflower Oil 1l now £1.90, down from £2.20

Tesco Gold Instant Coffee 200g £2.25, down from £2.50

Tesco Chicken Breast Portions 300g now £2.25, down from £2.50

Tesco Easy Cook Brown Rice 1kg now £1.39, down from £1.60

Domestos Original Bleach 750ml now £1.19, down from £1.30