AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWater Bills Shock: Ofwat has provisionally approved an extra £3.4bn of spending for water firms in England and Wales, meaning millions could see higher bills on top of earlier rises, with Andy Burnham calling it “real money out of family budgets” and warning customers shouldn’t be treated as a “blank cheque”. Heatwave Pressure: With drought deepening and temperatures hitting the mid-30s, energy suppliers are urging households to cut electricity use during the solar eclipse, while Octopus says solar exports have paid households nearly £100m over the past year. Consumer Pricing Anger: New research puts shrinkflation among shoppers’ top retail frustrations, alongside energy standing charges and hidden fees—fueling calls for clearer pricing rules. Crypto Watch: The FCA and HTX are in settlement talks over alleged illegal crypto promotions aimed at UK consumers, with court proceedings paused to try to reach a deal. Retail Moves: Levi’s is launching on the M&S website, and Jet2 says new EU baggage/hand-luggage transparency rules won’t change its 10kg allowance. Food System Focus: IGD’s Future of the UK Food System conference returns on 21 October 2026, aiming to push practical cross-sector fixes.
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