AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTragedy Abroad: London newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert died after their private helicopter crashed near Sifnos’ heliport moments before landing, with the pilot also killed; the Foreign Office is supporting families. Cost of Living & Jobs: UK wage growth cooled in June (total pay 4.1%) while unemployment held at 4.9% as firms stay cautious on hiring amid Iran-war pressures. Housing Market: Zoopla says half of homes in Great Britain are taking longer to sell; Scotland is the standout, with Falkirk averaging just 11 days. Retail & Food Waste: Which? investigation finds Waitrose has the shortest average shelf life for fresh food (7.7 days), raising fresh concerns for shoppers trying to cut waste. Local Life & Rules: Wetherspoons bans customers from playing music or taking calls on loudspeakers across its 792 pubs after noise complaints. Business & Immigration: Global Talent visa rules expand for R&D roles, giving more UK firms freedom to recruit overseas researchers. Sports Governance: FIFA COO Kevin Lamour has left amid fallout from Infantino’s World Cup profit sell-off plan. Politics & Welfare: Reform UK outlines a plan for PIP claimants to face 20 hours’ unpaid community work weekly with £30-a-week expenses.
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