AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefence & Industry: The UK, Italy and Japan have signed a £4.6bn deal to push the Global Combat Air Programme forward, backing a next-generation stealth fighter jet aimed at RAF service in 2035. Foreign Affairs: Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron say Britain and France are ready to deploy a multinational mission to secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran’s warnings. Royal Family: Prince Harry will visit London without Meghan and the children, as security concerns and police protection issues shape the trip plans. Cost of Living & Business: Waitrose has cut prices on 160 grocery essentials in a £20m push for shoppers. Tax & Regulation: HMRC is consulting on rules that could mean fines even when PAYE and VAT are paid on time, if the payment is made through the wrong channel. Public Safety: The Met Office heatwave build-up has triggered hosepipe bans, with drivers also warned about tyre blowout risks in rising temperatures. Food Safety: The FSA issued a “do not eat” recall for an orzo pasta product due to undeclared wheat/gluten. Culture & Community: Inverness and the Highlands are inviting the public to shape a bid to be UK City of Culture 2029. Health & Online Safety: UK agencies warn parents to rethink sharing children’s photos publicly as AI tools can be used to create child sexual abuse imagery.
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