AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGoogle AI Search Rules: The UK competition watchdog has ordered Google to let publishers opt out of AI Overviews, giving news sites more control after complaints about traffic drops. GOV.UK Pay Upgrade: Adyen has been picked to replace Stripe for GOV.UK Pay processing for non-Crown card and pay-by-bank payments, with around 1,000 services migrating. UK Economy Watch: S&P Global’s services PMI fell to 49.3 in May, the first contraction since April 2025, with firms blaming weaker consumer spending and Middle East-linked pressures. Middle East Travel Disruption: British Airways is extending flight suspensions to most Middle East destinations through late October, while some Gulf routes are set to restart in August. Cost of Living/Work & Health: A study links heatwaves to a “summer slump”, with 51% of workers struggling to focus and many preferring to work from home in hot weather. Money Saving: Martin Lewis warns many people should clear high-interest debt before saving, and issues alerts for cashback card reward changes. Public Safety & Policing: Ministers urged calm after clashes tied to Henry Nowak’s murder, with police reporting 11 officers and a dog injured. Tech/Entertainment: KSI confirmed his Sidemen exit; Amazon has axed a new Stargate series after pre-production.
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