AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Politics: Andy Burnham, Labour’s likely next PM, used a Manchester speech to pitch “rewire Britain” with a “No 10 North” nerve centre, promising a decade-long transfer of power from Westminster, more council housebuilding, and local control over utilities. Markets: The FTSE 100 edged down in early afternoon as a cautious UK business survey and a tech-led selloff in Asia weighed on sentiment. Defence: Britain plans to replace its ageing Type 45 destroyers with at least six “hybrid” vessels mixing crewed and uncrewed capabilities, aimed at modern warfare. Cost of Living & Tax: HMRC will pre-populate Child Benefit details for around 300,000 Self Assessment customers from mid-July, while Lloyds confirmed higher business account fees from July 10. Royal & Charity: Princess Kate completed the Three Peaks Challenge for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Business & Community: Azets says 69% of UK firms fear economic uncertainty, with many expecting hiring freezes or more borrowing. International Aid: RAF Voyager has flown UK search-and-rescue teams to earthquake-hit Venezuela. Culture: Al Murray extends his All You Need Is Guv tour into 2027; Two Door Cinema Club announce a 2027 UK & Ireland headline run.
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