AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Safety Alert: Which? warns that some phone chargers sold online by Amazon, B&Q Marketplace and eBay can electrocute users or even explode, with nine failing safety checks and many missing required UK labelling. Household Rules: England’s new bin rules are now live, including guidance that metal lids/caps can stay on glass jars and should be rinsed before recycling. EV & Charging: Aldi is updating car parks at 250+ stores, moving about 1,200 EV chargers to Drax so shoppers can top up while they shop. Money for Customers: Nationwide confirms £100 Fairer Share payments for 4.4m eligible customers from Wednesday, and Barclays launches current account switch offers paying up to £200 (or more for Premier). Retail & Products: Primark’s £16 block-heel sandals are back for summer, while Home Bargains launches a sub-£3 “micro-needling” skincare range. Food & Drink: Scottish salmon sales are nearing £1.6bn as volumes rise, and St Pierre rolls out Tesco-exclusive all-butter croissant rolls. Tech & Public Services: Arcus Global says demand is rising as UK councils shift to cloud platforms; MHRA plans an AI “sandbox” to speed medicines development. Business Growth: Amazon confirms £1bn+ investment in Northamptonshire (2,000 jobs) plus Kettering (2,000 jobs). Community Impact: A Belfast supermarket already hit in 2024 has been badly damaged again after fresh riots.
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