AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEV Charging Push: A new England driveway rule is now live, with the home charger grant lifted to £500 (up from £350) to make installing EV chargepoints “cost-effective” and cut the effective cost of home charging to around 2p a mile. ISA Shake-up: Rachel Reeves has confirmed major cash ISA changes from April 2027: the under-65 cash ISA limit drops to £12,000 (from £20,000) while keeping an overall £20,000 ISA allowance—sparking warnings some savers could face unexpected tax charges. Higher Ed Shock: UK transnational education is under threat as a new law challenges the “equivalence” model, leaving medical students at Newcastle University’s Malaysia campus in “professional limbo.” Business & Jobs: Nissan’s JATCO has scrapped a Sunderland EV powertrain plan, citing sluggish European EV demand. Local Economy: The Wirral is among England’s weakest high streets, with 80 shops closing in a year, highlighting how fast local retail can unravel.
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