AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Trade Reset: The UK and EU have agreed a draft deal to remove post-Brexit checks on food and agricultural exports. The government says it could bring £5.1bn in annual benefits, but Britain would align with EU food standards and member states still need to review the proposal. Major Investment: Brookfield and Drax are advancing a $27bn data-centre project that could become one of the UK’s largest AI hubs, as National Grid secures land for a major Teesside substation. Manufacturing: UK factory activity strengthened in October, with the PMI rising to 52.8, but manufacturers warned that mounting costs are squeezing businesses. Supply Risks: Cyberattacks on European supermarket systems have hit UK food suppliers, raising concerns about disruption to Britain’s food industry.
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