AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEconomy Watch: S&P Global says UK services activity contracted at the fastest pace since Jan 2023, with new business falling for a fourth month as Middle East uncertainty and weaker demand hit confidence. Cost of Living: HMRC is cutting the Cash ISA allowance from April 2027, prompting a rush into cash savings after Bank of England figures showed £3.1bn poured into Cash ISAs in May. Public Safety: The NCA and Internet Watch Foundation urge parents to tighten social media privacy and “close friends” sharing after AI is increasingly used to create child sexual abuse material. Health & Welfare: State pensioners aged 66-78 are set for a July uplift worth up to £44 a month under the Triple Lock. Crime & Justice: Two men convicted over a knife attack on Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati will be sentenced at the Old Bailey. Defence Tech: The Royal Navy has launched a strike-capable sea drone from an experimental ship for the first time, as it pushes a more hybrid, drone-led force. Sport & Culture: Lewis Hamilton topped British GP practice at Silverstone; M&S staged a pit-lane runway show to launch its “Dress To Thrill” collection.
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