AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Bills Shock: Ofgem has confirmed the price cap will jump 13% from July 1, adding about £221 a year for a typical household (to £1,862), with gas and electricity unit rates both rising as Middle East-driven wholesale volatility bites. Retail Fallout: M&S is set to shut its Swansea flagship on May 30, with up to 92 jobs at risk, and another store in Newport due to close next month. Supermarket Shake-up: Lidl has leapfrogged Morrisons to become the UK’s fifth-biggest supermarket, grabbing an 8.6% share after aggressive discounting. Security Warning: GCHQ’s chief is set to warn the UK faces sustained Russian hybrid attacks targeting infrastructure and public trust. Culture & Sport: Beckham’s reported billionaire status (£1.185bn) and the FIFA 2026 World Cup song “Dai Dai” (Shakira with Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran credited) are grabbing headlines as the tournament nears.
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