AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTransport Disruption: NATS says last week’s UK air traffic outage was caused by a software defect, leading to about 2,000 cancellations and days of delays for hundreds of thousands of passengers, with airlines now demanding compensation. Regulation & Finance: The FCA has set out final crypto perimeter guidance, clarifying when overseas crypto firms serving UK consumers may need authorisation from Oct 2027. Security & Courts: MI5 admitted it provided courts with evidence based on false information in the “Agent X” neo-Nazi informant case, as judges consider whether contempt proceedings should follow. Immigration Policy: Reform UK pledges immigration spot checks at the Irish land border, with £10,000 fines for transport firms found moving illegal entrants into Northern Ireland. Defence & Military: A senior NATO commander warned Andy Burnham’s Army training cuts are a “recipe for disaster,” while the UK also announced work on a new beyond-line-of-sight anti-armour munition. Tech & Privacy: Amazon’s Ring Neighbours is set to launch in the UK with an opt-in police access tool, after US backlash. Culture & Royals: Over 100 UK cinemas will host free 4K re-release screenings of 24 Hour Party People for its 24th anniversary, and Walker’s Shortbread unveiled a Queen’s commemorative tin for UK travel retail.
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