AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoPolitical Funding: Reform UK’s internal inquiry says the party broke no electoral law over discussions about foreign donations, though it found senior figures made “wrong, careless” remarks. Labour called the findings a whitewash. Business: Canada’s Weston family has agreed to buy Boots for £6.7bn, taking over the retailer’s 1,800 UK and Irish stores. Justice: The Court of Appeal quashed the Libor-related convictions of five former Barclays traders, following an earlier Supreme Court ruling. Public Services: Royal Mail plans to cut up to 2,500 head-office and support jobs by the end of 2027 as it restructures amid falling letter volumes and delivery complaints. Energy: North Sea workers at Apache have voted to strike in a pay dispute; Equinor has warned that blocking new drilling could put future UK investment at risk. Travel: UK airports are trialling contactless e-gates that use facial recognition, but travellers will still need to carry passports. Health: The advertising watchdog has banned online promotions for oral weight-loss drugs, ruling that pharmacies advertised unlicensed prescription medicines. Online Safety: Ofcom is investigating Meta over child-safety checks for Instagram’s new Instants feature.
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