AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiesel crisis talks: The UK is in emergency discussions with EU partners about releasing diesel stockpiles after Donald Trump threatened to curb US exports, with ministers weighing options that could push pump prices higher. Energy costs pressure: The wider fuel squeeze is landing alongside a bond-market shock, with UK 30-year gilt yields hitting 6% (highest since 1998), raising borrowing costs and adding to household financial strain. Retail convenience upgrades: Morrisons is trialling UK-first click-and-collect lockers at its Skipton store, aiming to speed up grocery handovers with coded, temperature-controlled collections. Supermarket changes: Lidl has rolled out “fancy pants” self-checkouts across the UK and quietly removed its £2.69 Fairtrade “Way To Go!” chocolate range from shelves in the UK. Consumer tech deals: Argos shoppers can get a LEGO Harry Potter Hedwig set for £2.10 via TopCashback, while RENPHO’s Artemis LED mask is discounted to under £150 on Amazon. Food ordering gets easier: Just Eat is rolling out WhatsApp ordering with an AI assistant, letting customers build baskets by chat (payment still finalised in the app). Business finance: E.on’s takeover of Ovo has been cleared by the UK competition watchdog, while Diageo booked a charge tied to its EABL and UDV Kenya stake sale.
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