AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Drink Crackdown: England will ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s from next April, targeting drinks over 150mg caffeine per litre and covering shops, vending and online sales, with fines up to £2,500. Airport Retail: Boots is opening a new airside travel store at Belfast City Airport, stocking travel essentials plus beauty brands and No7, creating 13 permanent roles. Cybercrime Sentences: Two men tied to the “Scattered Spider” hacking group were jailed in the UK over a London transport ransomware-linked scheme, with prosecutors citing £115m in US crypto ransoms. Consumer Tech & Service: Virgin Media O2 is trialling AI-powered robots to monitor TV service quality in real time and flag issues to human teams faster. Hospitality Costs in Wales: Welsh pub groups warn Wales’ deposit return scheme plans to include glass could add about 50p per bottle and push up pub and consumer prices. Travel Help for Families: Avanti West Coast is offering free train trips this summer via Family Holiday Charity for families facing hardship, bereavement or domestic abuse. Shopping & Deals: Dunelm is giving away a free 7-in-1 cleaning bundle via TopCashback, while Roman is promoting summer trousers with discount codes. Food & Drink Openings: Insomnia Cookies is launching in Newcastle with late-night opening and delivery. Gold Watch: A gold price explainer focuses on record highs, central bank buying and what it could mean for UK savers.
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