AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood safety: Swindon’s Biryani Lounge has reopened after a council-forced closure over a rat infestation and hygiene failings, with a new Food Standards Agency rating published after follow-up inspections. Retail reformulation: Tesco says it has banned or restricted 114 ingredients in its own-brand range, including artificial colours, aspartame and MSG, as it pushes healthier, less processed options. Water bills backlash: Complaints to the water industry watchdog have jumped 84% year-on-year, driven by confusion over steep bill rises and affordability worries. AI at work: Deloitte finds UK workers are quietly spending nearly £1bn a year on generative AI tools for work, with many using them without employer knowledge. Consumer rights/TV: ITV’s Grace Forell outlines when households may be owed up to £180 for TV licence refunds, including rules for live streaming and BBC iPlayer. Housing funding: Government confirms councils can charge development levies from 2029 to make growth pay for growth. Local community cash: Taylor Wimpey South Wales is inviting Cowbridge residents to nominate a cause for a £1,000 community donation. Tech/finance: Revolut secures a banking licence in Colombia as it expands its regulated footprint.
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