AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Shock: UK households are bracing for a £200+ energy bill jump from July as Ofgem’s price cap is forecast to rise to around £1,850, with British Gas, OVO, Octopus, EDF and E.ON among those hit. Consumer Credit Watch: The UK Supreme Court ruled some PPI claims can run until the wider credit relationship ends, not just the final insurance payment—potentially extending time for complaints. Scam Alert: The FCA warns young drivers are being targeted by “ghost brokers” selling fake car insurance via social media and messaging apps. Transport & Travel: EasyJet says it’s raising minimum ticket prices due to Iran-war fuel “volatility,” while a new Lumo “Eurostar of Scotland” Stirling–London route launches with fares from £29.90. High Street Reality: Retail premises are up slightly, but 6,000 sites have still vanished since 2020—recovery is uneven. Local Disruption: Rhondda Cynon Taf residents are still under boil-water advice for a fourth day after a treatment-chemicals issue.
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