AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Hospitality: England and Scotland knockout success will mean pubs in England and Wales can open later, with Home Office rules allowing late hours up to 1am or 2am depending on kick-off times. UK Growth Watch: The UK economy shrank 0.1% in April as the Iran war hit energy and disrupted services, with ONS pointing to falls in admin/support and arts, recreation and entertainment. Inflation Mood: A separate survey shows consumers’ inflation expectations rising, with more people expecting higher rates ahead. Defence Shake-up: John Healey resigned as defence secretary over a dispute on defence spending, piling pressure on Keir Starmer and triggering further ministerial fallout. Tech & Pensions: Liz Kendall says Labour will push pension reforms to steer more institutional money into UK tech and AI, aiming to keep more startups funded at home. Mortgage Timing: Homeowners are urged not to focus only on the base rate ahead of the June 18 Bank of England decision, as fixed-rate pricing depends on market swap rates. Aviation Costs: Wizz Air warns it may cut UK routes as Air Passenger Duty rises and costs bite. Health Policy Push: Health groups urge the Chancellor to back child obesity legislation, arguing the economic cost is huge. Space IPO Buzz: SpaceX priced a record $75bn IPO at $135 a share, despite valuation and governance concerns. Local Business: A West London pizza dough supplier, Millennium Dough Company, has entered administration, while Wales’ Slice restaurant plans to close in October.
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