AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail: Primark has brought forward UK home deliveries to December 2027 as profits fall, while Asda has appointed former Morrisons boss David Potts to lead its turnaround. Food and drink: A UK-EU deal is set to remove costly paperwork for food exports, including meat and fish; it could ease trade, though any effect on shoppers is not yet clear. M&S is launching its biggest-ever bakery range, and Morrisons is discounting hundreds of premium products by 25%. Product safety: Asda has issued a “stop using” warning over products linked to a serious chemical risk, while a Walkers crisps recall has widened to more Monster Munch products. Consumer protection: Adults who buy vapes or other nicotine products for under-18s now face fines of up to £200. Cybersecurity: The NCSC says AI-powered attacks on essential services are highly likely by 2028, as recent hacks of supermarket refrigeration systems in Europe raise concerns about food supplies. Hotels: Holiday Inn is investigating after a guest said she was bitten by bed bugs during a stay in Exeter.
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