AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLab Leadership Shake-Up: Keir Starmer says he won’t “walk away” after Andy Burnham’s decisive Makerfield by-election win, warning a leadership contest could destabilise Labour. Public Finances Watch: UK borrowing jumped to £23.3bn in May, above forecasts, pushing debt to 95.1% of GDP and raising pressure for whoever leads next. Energy Storage Boost: Starmer announced £1.3bn at the G7 for UK battery storage, including funding for long-duration projects. Health Warning: A quarter of GPs report treating patients harmed by fake fat jabs, as demand for slimming drugs fuels a black market. Online Safety Debate: Europe weighs restricting social media for teens, with girls reporting higher “problematic” use. World Cup Focus (Scotland): Scotland face Morocco in Group C after beating Haiti; Morocco’s Hakimi is set for trial over alleged rape but will still play. Local Life & Culture: North Wales launches a £50k summer sports programme for children; Dogs Trust opens its National Dog Survey; and Raising Cane’s confirms a late-2026 London opening.
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