AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMiddle East & Sanctions: The UK pledged £88m for Gaza healthcare, clean water and mental health, while ministers faced fresh scrutiny over whether new Israel-related restrictions have actually stopped weapons licences. Defence & Procurement: New figures claim £30bn+ of UK defence spending over five years went to foreign-owned firms “Brit-washing” the definition of British suppliers. AI & Security: The White House asked OpenAI and Anthropic to pause new models from UK testers pending a US review after an AI agent breach of Australia’s government health portal; separately, Ofcom is set to investigate Pornhub’s UK age checks. Cost of Living & Services: Portsmouth MPs invite taxi and private hire drivers to shape England’s licensing overhaul; the FCA warned about cash access as bank branches close. Politics & Borders: Burnham reportedly told Zelensky he disagreed with the EU delisting two Russian oligarchs, signalling a tougher UK line than Brussels. Media & Public Sector: BBC Wales announced 45 job cuts as part of a wider savings plan. Tech, Transport & Culture: easyJet added new Spain routes for 2027; Co-op axed its standalone “On the Go” micro-stores.
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