AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCost of Living Tour: Andy Burnham is set to tour the UK in “listening mode”, promising pro-consumer measures to help with bills and tackle issues like hidden pricing and people being ripped off. Heatwave Health Warnings: Yellow heat health alerts are in force as temperatures climb again, with guidance on safer use of common medicines in hot weather. Food Safety & Labelling: Scotland’s food watchdogs found burgers, curries and fish suppers weren’t what they claimed, including mislabelling and counterfeit alcohol. Consumer Tech Waste: New data says UK shoppers are sitting on a £3.4bn “tech mattress” of unused smartphones, with a “broken screen fallacy” costing people money by not selling devices. Travel Disruption: Bristol Airport faced runway defect chaos, cancelling and diverting flights and leaving passengers stranded. Scam Alert: Drivers are warned about a RingGo text scam that pushes people to fake payment pages. Retail & Dining Closures: Whitbread is shutting Bar + Block and other brands’ standalone restaurants, moving diners into Premier Inn sites. Packaging Push: The UK Packaging Pact has named chairs for expert groups tackling reuse, data and circular infrastructure.
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