AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConsumer confidence & business outlook: The CBI says UK private sector activity is expected to fall in the final three months of 2026 as weak demand, high costs and Budget uncertainty hit confidence. Beauty retail shake-up: Sephora is partnering with M&S for “Sephora at M&S”, rolling into 100 stores and online from Spring 2027, as M&S pushes to grow its beauty share. Pensions policy impact: Andy Burnham says state pension increases from 2030 would switch to CPI inflation or a minimum 2.5%, breaking the triple-lock link to average earnings while still allowing bigger rises in some years. Food & value deals: Lidl is giving 1,000 Lidl Plus customers “Live Well Golden Tickets” for weekly healthier items, aimed at students. Health & safety: A study flags paraphenylenediamine (PPD) allergy as still common, and warns some “PPD-free” hair dyes may contain related triggers. EU online shopping costs: From 1 November, Ireland/EU shoppers face a new €2 “union handling fee” per distinct non-EU item, on top of customs duty. Diesel pressure: Diesel prices are at record highs, with the UK trying to block potential US export curbs that could worsen pump costs. Tech & reviews: Saaskly’s study finds big gaps in customer review scores across 162 business software products, with many scoring below 2/5.
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