AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChild Safety Law: Keir Starmer confirmed a sweeping ban on under-16s using social media apps, with enforcement expected from spring 2027; Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner warned it could push kids “to darker places” online. Health Update: MHRA approved a lower-dose EURneffy adrenaline nasal spray for younger children (aged 4+, 15–30kg) to treat serious allergic reactions. Politics & Defence: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch demanded the PM resign if he can’t prove the defence plan protects the UK, after defence spending plans were thrown into doubt by John Healey’s exit. Security & Courts: A London court convicted two men over a plot to torch properties linked to Keir Starmer, using Telegram instructions from an unidentified “El Money.” Economy & Policy: Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey defended the bond sale programme, saying it preserves capacity to act in downturns. Energy & Industry: Revera took final investment decision on Scotland’s Hunterston 800MWh battery storage project, backing £500m-plus clean power buildout. Weather: Met Office warns of a possible 30C heatwave later this week, with thunderstorms and rain still in the mix. Crime & Sanctions: UK authorities arrested an Indian man after a first UK-led interdiction of a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Channel.
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