AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSmartphone Premium Push: Samsung is set to unveil foldables and smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London, with a possible “Fold 8 Ultra” and AI-focused smart glass on the agenda. Streaming Price Rise: Apple Music has increased subscription prices worldwide for the first time since 2022, citing higher licensing costs, with UK/EU pricing already updated. Social Media Outage: Instagram and Facebook suffered a widespread global outage, with reports pointing to issues on both apps and website access. Consumer Costs & Bills: Inflation is expected to ease in June, but energy bills are set to jump again as the Ofgem cap rises 13% to about £1,862 a year. Water Worries: Incoming PM Andy Burnham is preparing to put Thames Water into special administration, with warnings of a potential £2bn taxpayer bill. Travel Headaches: EU passport queues are reported to be up to triple due to the Entry Exit System, with some travellers missing flights. Holiday Refund Fight: A TUI family says it was denied a refund for a £6,300 Spain trip, leaving them out of pocket. Health & Safety: The MHRA warns not to leave prescription medicines in luggage in hot conditions, as storage temperatures can affect effectiveness.
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