AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArts: Sir Patrick Stewart, the Yorkshire-born Shakespearean actor who became a global star as Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men, has died aged 86. Industry: Britain’s carmakers warn proposed EU “Made in Europe” rules and tougher rules of origin could jeopardise a forecast recovery in vehicle production and expose electric-vehicle trade to £1.4bn in annual tariffs. Jobs: BMW says it will advertise new apprenticeships through a campaign aimed at helping young people not in work or education into secure careers. Budget: The government’s latest Budget promises breathing space for households and businesses, but critics say it lacks a clear growth plan as living standards are forecast to stagnate. Brexit: Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s push for closer EU ties has opened a split with Chancellor John Healey, who says he does not expect Britain to rejoin the bloc in his lifetime. Caribbean: King Charles’s visit to Guyana has renewed calls for Britain to apologise for its role in slavery and address demands for reparations.
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