AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTicketing Crackdown: StubHub UK has been ordered to refund about 51,000 customers and fined nearly £900,000 after the CMA found “hidden” delivery and service fees were added at checkout instead of upfront. Retail Pressure: Asda’s loss widened to £989m as it cut prices to win back shoppers, with sales down 3.4% and big one-off costs tied to its IT separation. Banking Perks: New research says many people would switch banks for wooden payment cards, while separate coverage highlights fresh high-interest savings accounts and cash-switch offers. Consumer Safety & Health: MoneySavingExpert urges shoppers to check sunscreen bottles for the PAO number on the back to avoid using expired products during the heatwave; there’s also a warning that common hay fever antihistamines may worsen heat-related side effects for some. Heatwave Disruption: Rail operators across the south warn passengers to travel only if necessary, with timetable changes and possible speed restrictions during extreme temperatures. Food & Drink Trends: Restaurants are being pushed to offer “fat jab” menus and smaller portions, as weight-loss drugs reshape dining expectations. Business Moves: John Lewis Money adds Ageas to its home insurance panel, and P&G pauses ads on a UK-sanctioned Georgian TV channel.
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