AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRetail Expansion: M&S is opening its biggest-ever standalone food store in Godalming, Surrey (22,000 sq ft) next week, adding a larger bakery and a new kitchen shop, plus a second large format food store in Dorset. Mortgage Pressure: The Bank of England warns around five million homeowners could face higher mortgage repayments by end-2028, with typical rises of about £45 for some expiring fixed deals. Immigration Overhaul: The UK has unveiled major changes to work, study and family visa rules, including tighter deportation triggers and a new requirement to review immigration burdens every five years. Start-up Boom: UK startup applications hit a new high as more founders choose limited companies, helped by faster digital registration and compliance reminders. Business Costs & Services: Morrisons is bringing back Market Street meat and fish counters across a confirmed list of stores after last year’s rollbacks. Tech & Risk: UK regulators move to oversee cloud providers, while a separate report flags growing phone-signal problems affecting everyday connectivity. Policy & Pensions: MPs face renewed pressure over pension adequacy as auto-enrolment assumptions clash with changing work and housing patterns.
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