AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCost-of-living Watch: UK inflation held at 2.8% in May, easing pressure on the Bank of England ahead of Thursday’s rate decision, with monthly inflation down to 0.2%. Business & jobs: A UK construction firm, Shaw’s Carpentry and Construction Limited, has entered voluntary liquidation with £318,100 owed to 28 creditors, raising fears of job losses. Tax & benefits: The government is cutting the CGT allowance from £12,300 to £3,000, while DWP state pensioners on certain disability-related benefits are set to receive an extra £344.20 in July via Pension Credit. Local services: Birmingham residents in Harborne are furious after rubbish went uncollected for up to six weeks, with vermin reportedly attracted. Politics & rights: Forced adoption survivors are promised a full apology on behalf of the state. Foreign affairs: PM Starmer called Russian warship warning shots near a UK yacht “reckless” but not “sinister.” Transport: HS2 weekend closures on the M42 will disrupt Birmingham Airport and NEC travel later this month.
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