AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefence Shake-Up: John Healey quit as UK defence secretary over a defence spending dispute, with armed forces minister Al Carns also resigning and both accusing Downing Street/Starmer of leaving Britain “less safe”. Economy Watch: The UK economy shrank 0.1% in April as the Iran war hit growth, with energy shocks weighing on services. Online Safety: Ministers are set to outline plans to ban under-16s from social media, but child-safety charities warn the approach could miss the real risks. Health Policy: A MenB vaccination drive is due this summer for about one million young people, following outbreaks. Public Health Push: Health groups urge the Chancellor to strengthen child obesity reforms, targeting high fat/salt/sugar foods. Transport & Tech: Amazon plans a £500m Northamptonshire mega-hub creating thousands of jobs, while London Tech Week faces criticism for focusing on big numbers over builders. Culture: David Hockney, 88, died—celebrated as a defining modern artist. Local Life: A London bakery was fined £34,000 over a serious mouse infestation.
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