AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoParliament Power Struggle: Keir Starmer used the King’s Speech to promise a “new direction for Britain” while pressure mounts to oust him, with Labour leadership talk turning into open rebellion as Wes Streeting weighs a challenge and Angela Rayner clears tax questions. Middle East Flashpoint: A ship seized off the UAE coast has been taken by “unauthorised personnel” and is heading toward Iranian waters, as the UK backs wider Hormuz security moves. Airport Changes: E-gates at UK airports are set to welcome children aged eight and nine from July 8, aiming to cut summer queues. Business Pulse: BDO says UK business activity hit a 16-month high in April as firms frontloaded amid disruption, even as hiring stays cautious. Travel & Consumer: AmaWaterways reports UK bookings up 28% despite headwinds, while Watches of Switzerland shares jump on record US luxury demand. Health Watch: Public Health Wales confirms UK-wide response support to a hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise travel.
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