AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlcohol Rules Update: The Home Office says it’s looking at how Licensing Act rules apply to online and rapid-delivery alcohol sales, with potential changes for supermarket accounts and delivery apps after concerns about harm. Retail & Health: New Worldpanel by Numerator data says GLP-1 users are cutting grocery spending sharply, removing £780m from receipts and buying 299m fewer packs, as “food noise” and cravings drop. Big Retail Deal Watch: Boots’ owners are in talks over a possible £7.5bn sale, with Sigma Healthcare and the Weston family among reported suitors. Pub Promotions: Marston’s is rolling out limited-edition World Cup pint glasses in Hull and East Yorkshire from June 11. Food Supply: AHDB says UK barley area is set to hit its lowest since 2010, down 12% year-on-year, with weaker prices and lower malting/brewing demand driving the shift. Food & Drink Recognition: Ashford Castle’s Prince of Wales Bar has been named to Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Bars list. Food Safety/Travel: Southampton Airport is warning of possible 6-hour queues tied to EU biometric checks for non-EU travellers.
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