AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBeauty Rules: A UK gel nail ban starts after new restrictions on TPO, meaning salons can’t buy or sell TPO-containing gel products (existing stock allowed until Feb 14, 2027). Water Woes: Wessex Water has imposed its first hosepipe ban in 50 years, affecting 1.4m customers, as the Met Office warns of a “most changeable week” with heavy showers that could still bring flooding risk. Bills & Support: Ofwat has approved extra water spending, and experts warn many households may be missing discounts worth hundreds of pounds. Consumer Tech & Privacy: Sainsbury’s suspended live AI facial recognition scanning after a customer was wrongly flagged as a shoplifter. Transport Competition: Regulators have approved Virgin Trains to run up to 20 return services a day through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, bringing real competition to Eurostar. Food & Retail Deals: Morrisons cafés have started rolling out Harry Ramsay’s fish and chips (32 locations so far). Health Admin: DVLA says drivers can now notify medical conditions online for a wider range, potentially saving up to 10 days. Business Moves: Lactalis is set to buy Saputo’s UK dairy business, including Cathedral City, Davidstow and Wensleydale.
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