AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPrime Minister Shake-Up: Keir Starmer announced he will resign as UK PM less than two years after taking office, with Labour MPs backing the move and Andy Burnham emerging as the likely successor. Economy Watch: A flash PMI showed UK services contracted at the fastest pace since January 2023, with employment and new business falling and recession fears rising. Heatwave Crisis: The Met Office issued a rare red extreme heat warning for parts of England and Wales, with schools closing early and health agencies warning of severe impacts. Consumer Protection: The CMA ordered StubHub UK to refund more than 50,000 customers and fined it nearly £900,000 for “drip pricing” that hid mandatory fees until late checkout. Brexit & Europe: A former EU Brexit negotiator said the UK could rejoin the EU on a “short” timeline if it wanted, but warned there would be no “cherrypicking” on single-market freedoms. Business & Trade: India-UK defence talks mapped a roadmap for deeper military cooperation, while the India-UK FTA was flagged as set to make many goods cheaper and boost sectors like textiles. Politics & Influence: MPs rejected an e-petition calling for an inquiry into alleged “pro-Israel influence” in UK politics, arguing it echoed conspiracy narratives.
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