AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail Deal: Wittington Investments has agreed to buy Boots’ UK and Ireland stores, Opticians and No7 for £6.7bn. The chain employs more than 51,000 people, and the buyer says it plans further investment. Business Growth: A new Scale-up Pathway aims to help British research-led firms expand production at home. Separately, the British Business Bank is preparing more than £50m for high-growth firms in northern England. Public Finance: The UK has named six banks to lead its first digitally native government bond, planned for early 2027. Utilities: Pennon, owner of South West Water, plans a £550m investor cash call as part of a £1bn infrastructure programme, after a record fine for sewage pollution. Energy and Trade: Equinor has warned that rejecting new North Sea oil and gas fields could deter investment, while the UK is considering tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to match EU policy.
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