AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK Charts: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” has broken the UK record for most weeks at number one, extending its run to 19 non-consecutive weeks. Defence Industry: Rheinmetall has won a major contract to build British Army RCH 155 155mm howitzer gun assemblies at its Telford facility, with deliveries planned from 2028 to 2031. Courts & Social Media: A Perth judge ordered a TikTok takedown after trial footage circulated, as Yung Filly (Andres Barrientos) faced a stalled jury on some charges. Foreign Affairs: A UK High Court has rejected a challenge to plans for a Chinese “super” embassy in London, though residents say they’ll appeal. Energy Bills: The government is developing a plan to give lower-income households free plug-in batteries to store cheap off-peak power and cut bills. Politics & Money: Burnham’s government has set a late-October budget date (28 October) aimed at spreading spending and power beyond Westminster. International Trade: Narendra Modi spoke with UK PM Andy Burnham, backing India-UK CETA trade and investment opportunities. Property Watch: Zoopla says house price growth has cooled, with the UK average up £3,400 year-on-year, but Northern Ireland leads with the biggest annual rise.
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