AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGatwick Water Crisis: A major outage at SES Water’s Bough Beech plant left London Gatwick with no running water in both terminals, meaning toilets couldn’t be flushed and some food outlets shut, though bottled water was promised. Supermarket Expansion: Waitrose is investing £1bn to open dozens of “neighbourhood” stores (about 7,000 sq ft, ~6,500 products, bigger bakeries) as it tries to compete with M&S. High Street Closures: More retailers and charities are cutting back: H&M, Morrisons and the British Heart Foundation are among those confirming closures, with BHF planning 87 shop closures (150 in total programme). Consumer Money Tips: Martin Lewis warns Ryanair fares can be cheaper if you pay in the “right” currency at checkout. Travel Rules Watch: EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air customers should check boarding pass rules before flying, since digital and paper requirements vary. Food Allergy Recall: Bon Bons Wholesale has recalled novelty chocolates across England, Scotland and Wales due to undeclared milk and soya. Household Costs & Tax: HMRC clarified state pension rules that can affect National Insurance and tax for people working alongside pensions. Banking & Rates: The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% despite Middle East uncertainty. Kids’ Drinks Ban: England’s high-caffeine energy drink ban for under-16s is set to start in April.
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