AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMedia Deal: Sky has agreed to buy ITV’s broadcasting arm for up to £1.6bn, a major consolidation that could reshape UK commercial TV as contracts and advertising power shift. Welfare Crackdown: The DWP plans Universal Credit “eligibility verification” using bank data, with checks tied to the £16,000 savings limit and 18 capital categories. Energy & Cost Pressure: New analysis flags soaring energy costs putting “one in ten factories” at risk, alongside warnings about wider economic hit from bills. Retail & Property: Newcastle’s historic LD Mountain Centre, linked to Berghaus’ origins, could be partly converted into 10 flats while the shop continues below. Transport & Travel: easyJet is reported to be ready to accept a takeover bid from Castlelake, while UK EV sales data shows one in three new cars now fully electric. Business & Skills: British Footwear Development Trust opens its 2026 grant programme to fund training across the footwear sector. Markets & Growth (research round-up): multiple industry reports project growth across areas like scotch whisky, scar-treatment injectables, automation in warehousing, and satellite surveillance. Sports-Linked Economy: England’s World Cup win over Mexico is driving late-night pub trade, with permission for venues to stay open until 5am.
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