AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUkraine Support & Defence Tech: Andy Burnham’s first overseas trip takes him to Kyiv for Independence Day, where he pushes allies for more interceptor missiles and backs Ukraine’s long-range missile production by releasing classified UK component details for SCALP/Storm Shadow assembly. Budget Pressure: Burnham says the autumn Budget could include tax rises, refusing to rule them out while insisting he’ll be “careful” with jobs and household finances. Cybersecurity: Iran-linked hackers are suspected of shutting down a small UK power generator for four days, with officials stressing the wider grid stayed resilient. UK Politics & Security: Russia warns Britain is “participating in war” after missile blueprint moves, while a separate Kremlin threat raises fears over targeting defence leaders. Transport Disruption: CrossCountry cancels “almost all” services after a Birmingham power failure hits its control centre, with limited services planned from Sunday evening and fuller recovery expected Monday. Royal Fallout: Prince Harry resigns from African Parks’ board after the charity admitted ranger human rights abuses. Sport & Law: England fast bowler Brydon Carse is stood down from the second Test after a nightclub handcuffs video triggers an ECB investigation, with Sonny Baker replacing him. Health & Science: MHRA authorises Lilly’s oral weight-loss and diabetes tablet Foundayo via private prescription, and a new midge-borne Shamonda virus is reported spreading among cattle across Europe.
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