AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Policy: France moves to a consent-first model for telemarketing, banning unsolicited calls from Aug. 11 and setting steep fines for repeat offenders. Retail & Pricing: NIQ launches an EU5 FMCG Inflation Barometer, showing Britain highest at +2.3% while France sits at -0.4%, with shoppers shifting to promos and cheaper options. Energy & Home Tech: Octopus Energy says it now powers nearly 15m meter points in the UK; Growatt rolls out MINA, a modular all-in-one home battery aimed at rooftop solar owners. Sustainability & Packaging: A UK guide highlights why crisp and chocolate wrappers can’t be recycled like standard plastics, urging residents to check local “soft plastics” rules. Travel & Aviation: Wizz Air posts a quarterly loss as Middle East-linked fuel costs surge, despite higher passenger numbers. Business & Jobs: Britain’s services sector logs 22 straight months of falling employment, even as activity returns to growth. Crypto Regulation: EU MiCA transition sparks a new wave of scams impersonating regulators and licensed firms. Industrial Signals: Italy’s industrial output drops 1.0% in June, adding pressure to the euro zone’s third-largest economy.
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