AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Workplace Rules: Acas is urging UK employers to set clear policies on leave, sick days and flexible working ahead of the tournament, warning staff not to risk “red cards” for unreasonable demands as match kick-offs in the UK run from late afternoon to early morning. Travel Costs & Aviation Taxes: British Airways boss Sean Doyle warns fares will rise again if fuel stays high and says UK aviation taxes are pricing tourists out, arguing affordability is key to hitting the 50m visitors target. Border Chaos for Holidaymakers: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is already causing major delays, with IATA warning some airports could see waits of up to six hours this summer. Defence Plan Delays: MPs say repeated postponements of the Defence Investment Plan have damaged UK credibility with allies, with concerns a £6.3bn tank programme may not deliver “fit for purpose” equipment. Crime & Courts: Three men have been jailed after an “industrial-scale” Royal Mail drugs operation flooded the UK with parcels worth about £2.2m. Local Safety: Armed police were called after reports of a group with weapons outside Erdington Academy in Birmingham; no weapons were found and inquiries continue. Business & Pensions: Martin Lewis says some women aged 41-90 may be owed money after a state pension error, urging people to check.
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