AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Diplomacy Shock: France has banned Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country after footage of him taunting bound Gaza flotilla activists sparked international outrage, with Italy and Britain pushing for EU sanctions. Iran War Deal Watch: Keir Starmer welcomed “progress” toward an agreement to end the Iran war as US officials hinted an announcement could come later today. Defence Readiness: Britain’s Royal Navy is preparing for a possible mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, but deployment hinges on a peace deal. Cost of Living & Transport: A new driveway rule is now in force in England, backed by a £500 home EV chargepoint grant, while Martin Lewis breaks down Reeves’ rise in tax-free work mileage rates. Public Services Pressure: A report warns UK supply chains are still unready for major shocks like war, and ministers are being urged to plan for worst-case scenarios. Higher Education Export Risk: A new law threatens the “equivalence” underpinning UK transnational education, leaving hundreds of medical students in limbo.
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