AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGoogle/AI Rules: The UK competition watchdog has ordered Google to let publishers opt out of having their content scraped for AI search overviews, giving news sites more control over how traffic is generated. Public Payments: Adyen has been selected as the new payment services provider for GOV.UK Pay, replacing Stripe for non-Crown card payments and pay-by-bank, with around 1,000 services migrating. Business Climate & Demand: S&P Global data shows the UK services sector slipped in May for the first time in a year as consumer spending cooled, with the Iran conflict and political uncertainty cited. Growth Outlook: The BCC warns UK growth will stay subdued in 2026-27, with weaker investment and exports tied to Middle East disruption. EV Infrastructure: A major England driveway rule change is now in force, removing planning permission for installing EV chargers in more locations. Trade Shock Risk: The US is again threatening forced-labour-related tariffs that could hit the UK and other major economies, raising uncertainty for exporters. Manufacturing Pulse: Howden’s manufacturing report finds confidence split as supply-chain disruption remains the top operational threat, while tech investment rises but cyber resilience lags. Insurer Deal: Fortegra’s acquisition by DB Insurance has completed, positioning the group to expand in the UK and Europe.
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