AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Costs: UK diesel has hit a record £2 a litre, with petrol also jumping, as G7 nations agree to release 100m barrels to ease supply pressure—economists warn a US diesel export ban could push UK inflation close to 5%. Brexit/Trade: EU talks on food and drink alignment are reportedly moving toward more transition time for UK firms, while Labour’s Andy Burnham keeps reopening the Brexit debate, floating options from customs union to single-market participation. Competition & Regulation: The Competition Appeal Tribunal is under pressure to simplify economic evidence in complex cases, as firms and experts face tighter scrutiny. AI & Business Risk: EY and others urge UK organisations to adopt agentic AI with clear governance and human oversight, as the Bank of England warns of growing financial risks from AI. Finance & Retail: Boots is reportedly in talks over a potential sale, while Hyperoptic says losses are deepening. Space & Tech Deals: WISeSat.Space completes its business combination and starts Nasdaq trading, and Scotland’s Skyrora pushes its first orbital launch target to 2030. Local Economy: Moray’s Brodie Countryfare marks 50 years and wins a top chamber award; Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector backs new talent pipelines. Crime & Compliance: A cash-smuggling gang allegedly moved millions out of UK airports in suitcases, highlighting enforcement pressure on financial crime.
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