AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Bills Shock: Ofgem’s price cap rises about 4% from Thursday, pushing a typical direct-debit bill to £1,723, and Uswitch warns households without smart meters to submit readings before Oct 1 to avoid higher charges. Diesel Pressure on Prices: A UK refining shortage is driving diesel toward £2 a litre, with drivers and small businesses warning costs are feeding straight into the price of everyday goods. Banking Access Hit: Lloyds and Halifax are set to close 26 branches in October, underlining how more customers are being pushed online. ISA Warning: Skipton analysis flags many Cash ISA savers stuck on low rates—an average older instant-access ISA could be earning about £185 a year less than it should. Scam Alert: Royal Mail warns of a £2.99 “shipping fee” phishing text—don’t click links; report scams to reportascam@royalmail.com. Food on the Shelf: Gene-edited bananas that resist browning are cleared for sale in England, aiming to cut waste and extend shelf life. Retail Bargains: Argos is stacking deals on Nintendo Switch games, with shoppers able to grab up to 70 titles for under £5 each.
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