AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCost-of-living watch: UK inflation held steady at 2.8% in May, easing pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its next rate decision. Construction collapse: Shaw’s Carpentry and Construction Limited has entered voluntary liquidation, with 28 creditors owed about £318,100 and jobs at risk. UK-Russia tensions at sea: Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Russian warning shots near a UK yacht “reckless” but “not sinister,” after defence officials said it was to avoid a collision. Health and weather: NHS Scotland launched its first smartphone health app, while an “extreme” European heatwave could push North Wales to around 27C and trigger heat health alerts. World Cup fever: England kick off against Croatia in Dallas as fans flood Texas; Starmer even hinted at a possible Bank Holiday if they win. Online safety: The UK is moving ahead with a ban on social media for under-16s, with age checks from 2027. Sporting pipeline: Wales’ Nations Championship matches will be broadcast live on S4C for the next four years.
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