AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail & deals: Argos has launched a three-for-two Christmas gifts offer, including a Nivea hamper deal that can drop to about £2.84 with cashback. Consumer law & pricing: A new UK supermarket shelf rule is now in force, expanding unit pricing so shoppers can compare like-for-like on more product types. Work & rights: Andy Burnham’s government plans tougher flexible-working rules, making employers more likely to accept home-working requests unless they can properly justify refusals. Tech bargains: A refurbished Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has been spotted for under £400, but it’s second-hand “good” condition. Household spending: Research says parents spent about £54.53 on school uniform in the four weeks to 6 September, down versus last year. Cost of living pressures: The RAC warns diesel prices are likely to hit a new all-time high next week, with petrol also elevated. Local services: Chepstow opened the UK’s 250th banking hub to protect cash access as a final branch closes. Energy infrastructure: NESO says the UK needs major grid upgrades, with at least £150m earmarked for transmission work. Shopping confidence: Official data shows UK retail volumes rose 0.5% in August, helped by online and department store sales.
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