ALDI and Tesco say they will continue selling fireworks in the lead up to Bonfire Night despite Sainsbury’s becoming the first major UK supermarket to ban them.

The Co-op, however, says it hasn't sold them for a number of years and has no plans to do so, while Asda is opting for 'low noise' varieties.

The move from Sainsbury's comes as a pet charity warned over the dangers of fireworks for pets.

Sainsbury’s first stopped selling fireworks in 2019 and the retailer has confirmed this will once again be the case in 2021.

The fireworks ban from Sainsbury’s has prompted praise from Dogs Trust, a charity focusing on the welfare of dogs and is urging other big retailers to do the same, warning “dog owners are on tenderhooks”.

A spokesperson from the trust said: "Although they can look beautiful, fireworks can be very distressing for dogs when let off unexpectedly, and because they are so easily accessible all year-round, dog owners are on tenterhooks as to when their beloved pooch will next be frightened."

Aldi said it understands the importance of animal welfare but will continue to sell fireworks in store.

A spokesperson said Aldi "understands the importance of animal welfare when celebrating [with fireworks] which is why our sales materials include reminders that pets should be kept safe indoors along with advice on how to make them feel secure."

An Asda spokesperson added: "We know that many of our customers love fireworks, but we also know that some customers and their pets don’t like the noise, which is why this year we have launched a collection of low noise fireworks so that everyone can still enjoy the show."

Tesco also confirmed it will continue to sell fireworks while Co-Op said it has not sold firework products for the past five year and has no plans to bring them back.