AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail & Hospitality Disruption: Reading retailers including a Sainsbury’s store were told to restrict alcohol sales during World Cup matches, “particularly” England games, after a council licensing advisory aimed at reducing public order risks. Jobs & Manufacturing: Gousto has launched a consultation to close its Clay Lake production warehouse in Lincolnshire, risking about 290 roles, as it consolidates operations at its Warrington site. Corporate Restructuring: Carnival UK begins a company-wide restructure with cross-brand teams and senior reshuffles, including Paul Ludlow adding Cunard president duties and Katie McAlister becoming chief commerce officer. Food Supply Investment: Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is investing £14.5m in a new blackcurrant processing facility in Herefordshire to support UK growers and Ribena production. Workplace Health: The HSE warns employers to assess heat-related risks as the UK braces for extreme June temperatures, with a rare red warning in parts of England and Wales. Employment Support Gap: Research finds only 21% of employers with mostly over-55s offer health support, highlighting a major wellbeing and retention gap for older workers. Fintech & AI Trading: QuantRate launches an AI stock trading bot aimed at faster market analysis and automated execution for volatile conditions. Security & Business Risk: A resilience chief warns hostile states can damage the UK economy through sabotage and online disruption without open conflict.
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