AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoHousehold Finances: The Bank of England raised interest rates to 4%, pushing up costs for some mortgage borrowers and potentially boosting savings rates; officials warned further rises may follow. Retail Spending: UK shop footfall fell 4.7% in October, the sharpest drop since April, as storms and low confidence kept shoppers away. A separate survey found consumers are holding back purchases for Black Friday deals. Product Safety: Authorities are investigating an AI toy bunny after it gave sexualised responses and disturbing answers to young children. UK tests also found excessive peroxide in nearly two-thirds of whitening products and cadmium levels up to 1,000 times the legal limit in some “sterling silver” jewellery. Walkers crisps and Rubicon drinks have also been recalled from UK supermarkets.
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