AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Sector Tech: MPs are pushing to end Palantir’s NHS data contract, warning Britain is “seriously exposed” to vendor lock-in and calling for an in-house or domestic replacement. Middle East Diplomacy: The UK says Jordan’s custodianship of Jerusalem’s holy sites “must be respected”, after reports of plans to strip Jordan of Al-Aqsa authority. Big Tech Rules: Regulators order Google to let publishers opt out of AI search and improve AI search attribution controls. Politics & Free Speech: Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of trying to “whip up division” over Henry Nowak’s murder, as the government also faces scrutiny over bans on US political figures. Cost of Living & Retail: Sainsbury’s will stop selling brown eggs and switch to white-shell only in a net-zero push. Transport & Travel: SunExpress cuts some UK summer routes and frequencies due to higher jet fuel costs. Weather: Met Office forecasts point to more heatwave conditions, with temperatures possibly reaching around 32C. Culture & Media: BBC Radio 2 icon Bob Harris is stepping down due to ill health. Business & Jobs: UK construction activity shrank sharply again, with demand hit by Iran-war worries and political uncertainty.
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