AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBanking Update: First Direct is ending its “First Directory” insurance add-on from 31 July, with cover continuing until then and then free extensions to 31 October for existing customers (but policies can end earlier at age 70). Energy Support: SSEN has launched a free personalised energy advice scheme via Changeworks and the Centre for Sustainable Energy, offering help with bills, fuel poverty and low-carbon tech through phone, online or in-person. Housing Finance: Lloyds Bank confirms a £500m commitment to back small and specialist social housing providers, aiming to support thousands of affordable homes. Heatwave Reality Check: With 35C temperatures hitting multiple days, hosepipe bans are spreading; Anglian Water is imposing restrictions on 5m+ customers in the East of England. Consumer Tech & Safety: AA warns used-car buyers about hidden faults, urging independent inspections after survey findings on costly repairs. Travel & Leisure: Ryanair adds a “Twilight Bag Drop” at Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh for early flights, letting passengers drop bags the evening before. Food & Drink: McDonald’s brings back the Cornetto McFlurry and adds new hot honey items to the UK menu from 14 July. Online Marketplace Watch: Vinted listings for extremely high-priced toys have triggered child-trafficking fears, with the platform suspending accounts and removing items.
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