AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail: Canada’s Weston family has agreed to buy Boots for $8.9 billion, including debt, marking another ownership change for the UK health and beauty chain. Financial Justice: The Court of Appeal quashed the Libor-related fraud convictions of five former Barclays traders, after a Supreme Court ruling found similar jury directions unfair. Online Safety: Ofcom is investigating whether Meta properly assessed risks to children and users before launching Instagram Instants; Meta says it complied with UK law. Trade: The Trade Remedies Authority recommended tariffs of up to 64% on Chinese titanium dioxide imports, saying they threaten UK producers, though businesses warn the levies could push up prices. Environment: A phased UK ban on plastic-containing single-use wet wipes begins in Wales in December, with England and Northern Ireland following in May 2027 and Scotland in August.
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