AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMortgage Momentum: July saw a surge in remortgaging and switching, lifting new mortgage approvals 14.4% year-on-year to 6,253, with the highest monthly levels since the series began in 2011. Business Cost Pressure: A Government-backed Cost of Business Advisory Forum says energy is the biggest drag on enterprise costs and urges price transparency plus easier switching for non-domestic customers. Food Safety Alert: Macroom Buffalo Cheese Products has recalled specific mozzarella, bocconcini and burrata batches over Listeria monocytogenes risk, with the FSAI advising consumers not to eat the affected use-by date. Agri Policy Focus: The Irish Farmers’ Association is rolling out CAP information meetings to warn of damaging proposed CAP budget cuts and push for a restored budget ahead of key EU debate. Renewables & Industry Skills: DCU’s student team has tested Ireland’s first solar-powered racing car at Mondello Park, with a public unveiling due 9 September and a bid for a 24-hour endurance challenge. Cybersecurity for Health Tech: Boston Scientific says a cyberattack has disrupted global operations, including order processing and shipping, with manufacturing staff at its Cork site sent home.
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