AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoProtest and Civil Liberties: The Supreme Court heard Palestine Action’s challenge to its terrorist-group ban; police arrested 27 supporters outside. The government says the ban is lawful, while the group argues it curbs protest rights. Energy: Ministers introduced a bill to stop new North Sea exploration licences. It does not decide the future of the Rosebank field. Health: A British healthcare worker who tested positive for Ebola in DR Congo is being flown to the UK for treatment; officials say the risk to the public is low. Media: Regulators will scrutinise Sky’s proposed £1.6bn takeover of ITV’s media arm over its impact on competition and media plurality. Technology and Policing: The government plans legislation and an independent watchdog for police facial recognition, with powers to pause deployments. Slavery and the Commonwealth: King Charles expressed sorrow over the slave trade, but Ed Miliband ruled out financial reparations; Caribbean advocates say debt relief and aid are no substitute. Investment: Qatar-backed Qai is joining Brookfield and Drax on a major AI data-centre project in North Yorkshire, targeting operations from 2028.
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