AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildfire Travel Disruption: The UK has updated travel advice for France as fast-moving wildfires force mass evacuations around the southwest, with more than 43,000 residents and tourists told to leave areas near Arcachon Bay/Cap-Ferret and Biscarrosse. Airport Retail for Travellers: Lakrids by Bülow is pushing deeper into UK travel retail via Avolta, with its liquorice-and-chocolate range now available at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester and Edinburgh. Family Days Out: Castle Howard’s Jellycat shop in the Stable Courtyard is due to close at the end of August, while Andover’s free “Step into Summer” trail runs in town centre on 25 July with hands-on activities for children. Staycation Planning: New research finds cost is still stopping many Brits booking a summer holiday, with a third undecided and many saying they simply can’t afford it. Local Transport Updates: Birmingham’s A45 Coventry Road closes overnight for Sprint bus route works from 27–29 July, with diversions in place. UK Travel Rules Reminder: A guide highlights passport validity pitfalls that can still catch travellers out at the airport, especially for Schengen entry.
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