AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoyal Culture Watch: A new book compares the Kennedys and the Windsors, spotlighting how the two dynasties mirror each other in glamour, tragedy and legacy. Warm Homes Row: Labour’s £15bn plan to upgrade up to 5m homes faces a reality check after a bank boss warned there’s “no capacity” to hit the pace needed for heat-pump and EPC C rollouts. Brexit Backlash: A Treasury minister reignited tensions by saying EU re-entry is “an inevitability,” drawing fresh accusations of a quiet return to Brussels. Travel Traps for Brits: Holidaymakers are being warned about passport rules that can strand dual nationals, plus new ETIAS fees for entry to many EU countries and ongoing UK bans on bringing certain food items back. Public Safety & Justice: New bodycam footage in the Henry Nowak case fuels anger over police failures after the student was handcuffed while dying. Money Pressure: Brits on solid salaries are still feeling squeezed, with rising essentials and housing costs blamed for the squeeze. Business & Jobs: Forecasts warn youth unemployment could surge sharply as hiring is hit by costs and AI. Energy/Industry: BP moves to hand over the BTC pipeline’s running to SOCAR from July 1, while BAT lifts growth expectations for smoke-free products. Local Life: Lloyds and Halifax are set to close dozens of branches in Wales, and councils are rolling out standardised recycling rules that change what can go in bins.
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