AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHigh Streets Crackdown: New England rules will force planning permission for vape shops and tighten definitions to stop “convenience store” loopholes, while councils get stronger powers to curb betting shops and adult gaming centres. Cost of Living & Consumer Traps: The government is accelerating reforms to tackle subscription “traps” after analysis put the annual bill at over £1.6bn from forgotten or unused deals. Drought Pressure: Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought, with 71.3% in flash drought and tens of millions under restrictions as another heatwave looms. Energy & Industry: E.ON says UK manufacturers could gain a clean-energy dividend worth £2bn+ by 2035 by cutting gas and scaling proven tech; its boss also urges moving green levies off industrial bills. Security & Politics: Counter-terror police have reopened an investigation into an alleged incendiary device sent to Nigel Farage’s home, linked to the wider Ann Widdecombe probe. Business & Markets: Retail spending rose modestly in July, with food and pubs up, while consumers stayed cautious.
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