AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Bills Watch: With Ofgem’s next price-cap decision looming, forecasts tied to Iran-related market disruption warn July bills could jump about £209 a year (to roughly £1,850), adding fresh pressure on already-stretched households. Retail Reality Check: B&Q owner Kingfisher says a late spring and weaker “big ticket” demand dragged sales down 0.9% (B&Q -4.1%), though Screwfix is still growing (+4.1%)—a sign shoppers are trading down and delaying upgrades. Cyber & Consumer Trust: A survey for RSM UK finds 24% of shoppers would stop using a brand after a data breach, while 65% say they’ll share personal details for tailored offers—so retailers face a trust test, not just a security one. Crime & Everyday Life: Co-op is trialling GPS trackers on sausages in a crackdown on theft, as dog theft remains stubbornly high (4 a day). Travel Disruption: Jet2 flights saw another emergency diversion after a pilot suffered a suspected heart attack mid-air. Local Help: Birmingham’s social housing gets nearly £1m for energy-efficiency upgrades to cut bills for more than 100 homes.
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