AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation & Travel: EasyJet will stop all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport from January 5, 2027, ending routes including Barcelona, Malaga and Mallorca; affected passengers get a free transfer or full refund, while Ryanair is stepping in with “rescue fares” from the same schedule. Banking: Santander U.S. has completed its $12.3B acquisition of Webster Bank, expanding its U.S. footprint and serving nearly 8 million customers across multiple hubs. Consumer Tech & Privacy: OpenAI starts ChatGPT ads in 31 European countries, with a two-layer approach: contextual ads may run without opt-in, while personalized ads need explicit consent—upgrade is the only way to avoid ads entirely. Food Prices & Supply: Europe’s drought and heat are expected to keep food prices higher and more volatile, with crop yield cuts already hitting maize, vegetables and livestock. Local Consumer Impact: Spain’s tax “freedom day” arrives after citizens spend 231 days paying Hacienda, a reminder of the cost of living pressure for shoppers. Retail & Brands: Deoleo’s sale process could consolidate Spain’s olive oil industry, with major brands and distribution on the table.
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