AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBNPL Crackdown: New FCA affordability checks are already hitting shoppers—reports say Clearpay credit limits are being slashed (some from £2,000 down to £300–£1,000) even for customers who say they pay early. Data Centers & Power Bills: New York is moving to pause large hyperscale data center projects for a year, citing climate and energy impacts—raising fresh questions about who pays when power demand spikes. Consumer Finance Law: California lawmakers are debating a bill that would expand state antitrust rules and let more people sue over unfair tactics that choke competition. Energy Reliability: NI Water thanked Northern Ireland customers for water-saving during the hot spell, but is urging continued restraint. Food & Household: Conagra cut its dividend and warned on profit after a $2B impairment charge, pointing to higher costs and cautious spending. New Products for Everyday Life: Livpure launched a new home water purifier aimed at modern contaminants like PFAS and microplastics. AI in the Home: OpenAI’s first consumer hardware is reportedly a screen-free smart speaker designed to act like a home AI companion. Retail Expansion: Lidl’s Milford Haven rebuild is underway after the old store closed, with a bigger format and more jobs expected.
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