AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRwanda Deportation Fallout: International arbitrators in The Hague rejected Rwanda’s £100m+ claim tied to the scrapped asylum-for-Rwanda scheme, ruling the UK won’t owe two £50m payments after diplomatic exchanges. Border Chaos: The EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) is still causing long queues at European airports, with UK travellers urged to arrive up to three hours early. Public Money Scrutiny: Fresh questions are raised over a possible return to PFI-style funding for new towns, as ministers weigh private finance to meet building targets while staying within fiscal rules. Visa Curbs: The UK blocked entry for US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker ahead of SXSW London, with the Home Office citing “public good” risk. Environment & Safety: A heatwave-linked water tragedy brings the UK death toll in water incidents to at least 15, including a 10-year-old who died after falling into a river. Heritage Discovery: Wales’ Wistman’s Wood? No—Devon’s Wistman’s Wood made “Europe’s most magical forests” list, while separate research reclassifies Wales cave art as Britain’s oldest, dated to 17,100 years ago. Economy & Work: Skills England published its first Annual Skills Report for England, warning demand in priority sectors will rise 24% over the next decade. Transport Disruption: Major Midlands M5 bridge works will cut speeds to 50mph for three years.
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