AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: England head into the last-32 against DR Congo with Thomas Tuchel weighing changes, while Scott Parker insists Declan Rice is a “foundation pillar” for Three Lions’ hopes. Defence Spending: Keir Starmer unveils a long-delayed Defence Investment Plan, promising nearly £300bn over four years and a big push for drones and autonomous tech. Media Monopoly Watch: Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says she’s “minded to intervene” in Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, asking Ofcom and the CMA to examine UK media plurality. Housing & Cost Pressure: UK mortgage approvals fell 15% in May, and renters in Bristol are now paying the highest average rents in the UK outside London. Crime Update: Police in Glasgow hunt a “tanned, European” man after a 16-year-old was raped in Springburn Park. Heatwave Fallout: Europe’s record heat continues to spark public-health and energy-system strain, with the UK among the hardest hit. Business & Jobs: Morrisons plans to close 100 stores in 2026, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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