AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLab Leadership Shake-Up: Keir Starmer says he won’t “walk away” after Andy Burnham’s landslide Makerfield by-election win, setting up a potential Labour leadership fight and renewed political instability. Public Finances Under Pressure: UK borrowing jumped to £23.3bn in May, overshooting forecasts and lifting debt to about 95% of GDP, raising fresh questions for fiscal rules. Energy Storage Push: The government confirmed £1.3bn at the G7 for UK battery storage, including funding for long-duration projects and a flexibility platform. Bank of England Stress Test: The BoE outlined a severe private-markets shock scenario involving a deep downturn, testing how banks and non-bank lenders could amplify stress. Cyber & Professional Services: A report flags law firms as prime cyber targets, with attackers increasingly using quiet data theft and phishing. Retail Snapshot: May retail sales volumes rose 1.2% on warmer weather, but food retailers still lagged. Business Growth & Trade: Small Business Britain pitched UK firms to Indian buyers at No.11 Downing Street, while UK-India trade deal implementation is set for July 15. Local Business Stories: Cycling UK’s “The Big Fix” offers free bike checks nationwide, and Harrison’s Taxis pledges £50 per England goal to local charities.
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