AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Economy Watch: The Bank of England is set to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it weighs Iran-war inflation pressure against a weak economy, with GDP down 0.1% in April. Energy & Industry Policy: Keir Starmer is reported to be watering down EV sales targets, a move that could slow the shift to zero-emission cars and hit investor confidence in charging. Retail & Jobs: Morrisons will raise hourly pay to £13.11 from October, while more high-street closures pile up: Phase Eight’s parent TFG may shut up to 400 stores and the British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 shops. Corporate Restructuring: Argyll Holidays, a Scottish holiday park operator, remains in administration but has boosted staffing from 97 to 255 while it seeks a buyer. Security & Trade: Royal Marines boarded and seized the sanctioned Russian shadow-fleet tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, with the vessel provisionally moved off the south coast. Tech & Advertising: Global launched AdPower, a self-service platform letting businesses book radio, digital audio and outdoor campaigns quickly. Community & Business: A Wales-wide “Grand Week” event aims to mobilise schools, firms and charities for 1,000-mile walks, litter picks and volunteering.
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