AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRail disruption: CrossCountry has cancelled almost all services across Great Britain after a power cut hit its Birmingham control centre, with only the Peterborough–Cambridge–Stansted route expected to run near-normal; ticket acceptance with other operators and Delay Repay are in place, but travellers face major cancellations and delays. Energy security: Iran-linked hackers reportedly forced a small UK power plant offline for four days, with officials saying the wider grid wasn’t at risk—still, it’s a reminder that cyber attacks can disrupt real-world utilities. Household bills: Ofgem’s next energy price cap update is due soon, with forecasts pointing to another rise for typical bills, while water regulator plans for “surge pricing” are drawing political pushback over fairness and affordability. Consumer tech & safety: A study warns that domestic “spying device” detectors sold online may fail and give abuse victims a false sense of security. Retail & value: Ikea is set to launch a UK secondhand selling site for Ikea Family members, and Paramount+ is hiking UK subscription prices by up to £24 a year from late August. Scams: New research argues AI is making fraud harder to spot, shifting blame away from victims and onto platforms and banks to do more.
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