AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOnline Shopping: The EU’s new €2 handling fee is set to stack on the existing €3 duty for small parcels from outside the bloc, potentially more than doubling the cost of some low-priced imports. Home Energy: Octopus Energy says its Northern Ireland plant has produced 10,000 Cosy heat pumps, expanding European-made alternatives to gas boilers. Food Supply: Egyptian farmed fish has won approval for export across all 27 EU countries after a two-year food-safety overhaul, opening another source for European buyers. Cars: France and Germany have agreed to loosen planned EU emissions rules and include Britain in “Made in Europe” sourcing rules, a provisional shift with implications for automakers and shoppers. Supermarket Security: A cyberattack reportedly reset French supermarket freezer controls, spoiling $112,000 worth of food and exposing the risks of connected retail systems.
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