AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMHRA Enforcement: The regulator has secured convictions in a case over falsely CE-marked baby feeding devices, after Medicina Limited supplied invalidly marked enteral feeding pumps and gastrostomy “button” devices used in NHS neonatal units. Retail Restructuring: TG Jones (formerly WH Smith) has won High Court approval for a restructuring plan that could close 150 stores, with hundreds of jobs at risk. Supermarket Tech: Lidl is rolling out its Lidl & Go smartphone self-scanning trial to 37 more stores (44 total), starting in Scotland and parts of the South, aiming to give shoppers tighter control of spend via the Lidl Plus app. Post & Delivery: Royal Mail will change its letter delivery model nationwide by December, with second-class and non-priority letters delivered on alternate weekdays. Cost of Living Support: Pensioners could access up to £14,289 in July via DWP schemes, with Pension Credit highlighted as a “gateway” to further help. Energy & Consumer Impact: Currys warns air-con and fans supplies are “tight” ahead of another heatwave after record demand. Consumer Safety: Amcor research says recyclable packaging is a major deciding factor for UK nut buyers, with 70% favouring recyclable options.
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