AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCost-of-living crackdown: UK PM Andy Burnham says new rules from January 2027 will tackle “subscription traps” (harder to cancel, clearer upfront pricing, a 14-day cooling-off after renewals) and ban misleading “was” discounts that make deals look bigger than they are. Heatwave pressure: The Met Office is weighing rare amber/red extreme heat warnings as the UK heads for a fifth heatwave, with parts of England and Wales possibly hitting 36C+ and risks to power and rail. Energy help for bills: Octopus Energy is offering free electricity for customers who cut usage during the solar eclipse (6pm-8pm Aug 12), with a chance to win installed solar panels or £12,000 cash. Consumer finance/health: Doctors warn face-to-face GP appointments have been slashed after changes to booking, raising patient-safety concerns. Rural broadband risk: Northumberland fibre builder Fusion Fibre (FACTCO) faces an HMRC winding-up petition after outages. Retail/secondhand: Vinted’s Australia launch is being hailed as a “gamechanger” for secondhand shopping—another sign resale keeps going mainstream.
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