AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoBroadband squeeze: The UK competition watchdog has provisionally warned that Nexfibre’s £2bn deal for Netomnia could weaken fixed broadband competition, with remedies due by 16 October. Fuel costs hit consumers: G7 nations agreed to release 100m barrels of diesel and refined products to calm prices, as UK forecourt diesel crossed £2 a litre for the first time and shortages fears grow. Phone line switch-off fallout: Thousands of Birmingham landlines face disruption as copper lines are due to be deactivated from January 2027, with some customers moved to limited emergency voice service. Household safety recalls: Sainsbury’s and Argos recalled three Tu tote bags over phthalates that may harm children. Waste warning: Southend’s waste contractor says disposable vapes and other lithium-battery items are driving fires and explosions at recycling sites. Retail & jobs: Greggs plans factory closures and job losses while also paying a large dividend, sparking backlash. Local services: Sutton Coldfield’s Gracechurch shopping centre says its Post Office remains open after TG Jones confirmed store closures.
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