AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUK-India Trade Deal: The India-UK CETA/FTA came into force on 15 July, with zero-duty access for nearly 99% of Indian exports and a social security agreement starting the same day, aiming to boost jobs and bilateral trade. Renewables & Fuel Compliance: Morgan Fuels & Lubes in Northern Ireland has been approved as an RFAS-verified renewable fuel supplier, strengthening traceability and carbon reporting for customers. Business Finance & Markets: The FTSE 100 edged down as Middle East tensions lifted oil and hit precious metals miners, while investors digested shifting growth warnings. Cybersecurity & AI Security: Sophos launched Sophos Fusion, positioning it as an AI-native, coordinated defence system to tackle faster, cross-tool attacks. Stablecoins & Tokenisation: The US and UK unveiled a roadmap to align regulation for tokenized assets and stablecoins, including a cross-border pilot under coordinated oversight. Local Growth & Jobs: Everflow secured £44m from BGF and OakNorth to expand into telecoms across the UK, backing its multi-utility model for SMEs. Public Services Funding: The BBC faced fresh scrutiny as licence-fee income has fallen sharply in real terms, with leaders warning the current model may not sustain its universal remit. Sports Sponsorship Rules: Everton risks losing unlicensed betting sponsor Stake if new DCMS rules ban promotion by firms without Gambling Commission licences.
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