AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSubscription crackdown: UK PM Andy Burnham moves to tackle “subscription traps” and misleading discounts, with rules aimed to start earlier (January 2027) after analysis put the cost to consumers at £1.6bn a year. Heat & water squeeze: Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought/flash drought, with more areas added and 36C heatwave alerts in force; Chessington World of Adventures shut after a water outage, with tickets revalidated. High-street pressure: Retail sales rose just 1.3% in July; food was up 3.8% but non-food fell 0.7% as shoppers stayed home in the heat. Health products: MHRA approves Eli Lilly’s orforglipron (Foundayo) as a once-daily weight-loss pill for eligible patients, with NHS funding decisions expected later. Consumer safety: Eclipse glasses warnings: only ISO 12312-2 certified products should be used, as knock-offs and regular sunglasses can damage eyesight. Food & drink: BrewDog’s London-only promo gives up to 20,000 free Punk IPA beers via Deliveroo.
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