AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSteel Nationalisation: Keir Starmer says legislation will be brought forward this week to take British Steel into public ownership, after a “public interest” test was met because a commercial sale couldn’t be agreed—aiming to protect jobs, customers and supply chains. Labour Leadership Crisis: Starmer’s push to “prove the doubters wrong” is colliding with internal revolt after local election losses, with more than 60 Labour MPs calling for him to resign and aides stepping down. Industrial Growth Signals: Yorkshire steel-processing supplier Ficep UK has planning permission to expand its Wakefield HQ, adding warehouse space, training facilities and more capacity for stock and spares. Trade & Compliance: Ukrainian customs officials visited Germany, the Netherlands and the UK to learn practical anti-corruption controls for port environments. Business Support: A North Yorkshire export fund round adds £265k (to reach £900k total) under Get Exporting, backing grants for firms to sell abroad. Housing Pressure: A landlord dispute over damp and mould leaves a tenant’s family alleging repeated delays and denial of a leak.
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