AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAirport disruption: Leeds Bradford Airport faces a two-day shutdown this month as 130 workers at the Unite union strike over pay, with flights grounded during the industrial action window. Roadworks: Cadent is replacing nearly 100-year-old gas pipes on multiple roads around Saffron Walden, with an 11-week programme starting 12 October and temporary closures/traffic lights. Charity retail shake-up: The British Heart Foundation is closing more shops, including a Newport, Isle of Wight branch, as it tries to cut costs after a seven-figure net loss and plans around 150 closures by March 2028. Grocery price war: Lidl reports strong growth driven by price cuts and its Deluxe range, while Aldi says it will open a new Malton site as part of a £900m expansion. Christmas value: Morrisons launches a £35 “dinner in a box” for four, aiming to simplify festive cooking. Consumer pressure: Research with Boots and hygiene charities finds a hygiene poverty crisis, with 41% of adults saying they’ve gone without toiletries or cleaning products this year. Tech and services: Evri agrees to buy US courier Cross Border Connect to expand UK–US delivery and returns. Money worries: Mortgage rates hit 6% for the first time in three years, and sub-5% fixed deals have largely vanished.
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