AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Restrictions: Drivers in parts of England face up to £1,000 fines for washing cars and other banned uses under new hosepipe Temporary Use Bans, as heat and low reservoir levels push water companies to act. NHS Scotland Access: The Scottish Medicines Consortium has accepted Roche’s Columvi combination for certain adults with relapsed diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma, giving more patients a second-line option. Energy Customer Perk: Octopus Energy is changing its popular free-coffee reward, moving from first-come codes to a digital scratchcard system. Savings for Flexibility: thisbank launched a Triple Access Savings Account paying around 4.20% gross/4.28% AER, letting savers withdraw up to three times a year without closing. BNPL Crackdown: From 15 July 2026, BNPL comes under FCA supervision with affordability checks, clearer repayment rules, and easier complaints routes. Heatwave Shopping: Shoppers are snapping up budget cooling buys like a £59 portable air cooler and other heatwave essentials. Local Business: Manchester’s Nadia’s Beauty Centre expands its digital booking for its aesthetic clinic, while Liverpool’s Maggie May’s on Bold Street has closed after 30 years.
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