AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGoogle vs publishers: The CMA says UK news sites can now opt out of having their content used in Google’s AI search summaries, after complaints that AI Overviews cut clicks and ad revenue; Google says it will test controls on a subset of sites. Energy regulator action: Ovo Energy has agreed to pay more than £10m after Ofgem found it failed to properly monitor vulnerable prepayment meter customers, with a mix of payments and credit/debt relief. Retail rescue/closures: Home Bargains is in talks to rescue Denby Pottery after the 217-year-old brand collapsed; meanwhile Leading Labels has shut its website and is winding down all 15 stores after liquidation. Consumer finance tip: Martin Lewis urges people to check before “saving first”, saying high-interest debt usually costs more than savings earn. Tech and costs: Ericsson and Nokia warn AI-driven demand for chips is pushing up telecom component prices, raising the risk of higher consumer costs. TV viewing shift: Freely has topped one million users and is predicted to overtake Freeview as the UK’s biggest free TV platform. Food & deals: Pizza Express runs a second main for £1 promotion nationwide until July 12. Crime pressure: Bira reports theft is up sharply for independent retailers, with many saying it’s getting worse and more brazen.
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