Tesco is now charging shoppers for something that used to be free

Tesco customers will now be charged 10p for an item that used to be free in some UK stores.

The supermarket giant has confirmed it is trialling a new scheme in some shops that sell F&F clothing. Customers at those stores can either purchase a hanger for 10p, alongside the item of clothing they buy, or leave it behind if they do not wish to incur the extra fee.

The move aims to reduce the chain's plastic use and at the moment the scheme is reportedly going well with an increase seen in the number of hangers being reused, the Mirror reports.

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Customers who have noticed the new charge have shared their thoughts on social media. One Reddit user said it felt like a "sneaky charge being imposed on customers" as they had never seen it before.

They said: "So, was in Tesco today, got some swimming clothes for the kids and my wife got a dress. Went through the scan as you shop and paid, went to get the tags taken off and was told it's 10p for a clothes hanger or they could take it for us.

"It's a sneaky charge being imposed on customers. Has anyone else had this?"

Some shoppers agreed with the original post and were not a fan of the move with one person adding: "Tesco charging 10p if you want to keep their hangers now! Next there will be an entrance fee.” Another said: "If this is a new thing that is actually pathetic of Tesco to do that."

However, others supported the extra fee. One Reddit user noted that it was "surely a good thing" as the only people who would take the hanger were those needing it which would reduce plastic waste. A second said: "It’s a trial. They are trying to discourage