AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoBadger cull end in Cumbria: Cumbria’s “Area 73” bovine TB badger cull has officially finished, with no new licences and the remaining licence revoked as England shifts to badger vaccination. Public drinking crackdown: Northumberland County Council is consulting on countywide PSPO-style limits on drinking in public where it’s likely to cause nuisance, with fines set to start from Oct 21. Viral sweet-savoury controversy: An England restaurant has sparked backlash online with “chocolate-covered chicken tikka” after a viral Instagram video. Food price cap warning (Scotland): Food industry leaders say Scottish food price caps could backfire, squeezing margins and triggering product switching and supply-chain pressure. Inflation pressure on food: With UK CPI at 3.1% and fuel-driven costs rising, economists warn Autumn Budget measures are needed to ease cost-of-living hits, including domestic food costs. Local food retail developments: Bury Market’s £33m Casewells food hall is due to open for Christmas, while a UK bakery supplier Midland Bakeries Limited has entered liquidation. On-trade alcohol rules: A Dalton post office convenience store is seeking permission to sell alcohol seven days a week, alongside extended opening hours.
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