AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNail salon rules: From 15 August, UK manufacturers and importers can’t introduce new gel nail products containing TPO, with a wider sales ban from 14 February 2027—salons warn it could force product changes and retraining. Energy bills shake-up: So Energy (about 300,000 homes) is reportedly being shopped for sale by its Irish parent ESB, with advisers already involved—customers are told it’s “business as usual”. Consumer confidence: GfK’s index rose six points in July, helped by hot weather, the World Cup and a new PM, though the headline score is still negative. Supermarket supply resilience: Sainsbury’s signs 10-year deals to boost British salad veg, including winter cucumber supply via Thanet Earth. Motor insurance costs: New survey data says 73.3% of drivers saw premium rises at renewal, even as competition exists. Travel tech: Gatwick launches the UK’s first robotic parking service. Local waste problem: London fly-tipping hits 481,088 incidents in 2024/25, blamed on a mix of consumer culture, poor facilities and confusing rules. Retail/brand news: Skims opens its first UK flagship on Regent Street. Food and diet: Lidl says the UK hits “Diet Overshoot Day” on 25 July, missing fruit/veg, fibre and plant protein targets.
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