AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade and Industry: Renault’s chief says Britain may need to align with EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and rethink its 2030 petrol-car sales ban to join the “Made in Europe” programme, which ministers say could benefit UK carmakers. Economic Outlook: The UK economy grew just 0.1%, while stubborn inflation has led some economists to expect a Bank of England rate rise. Budget and Tax: The IMF urged ministers to rein in pension and social-care spending rather than raise taxes on banks. Meanwhile, warnings that a proposed exit tax could drive wealth abroad come as wealthy investors move to beat possible capital-gains tax rises. Investment and Markets: The British Business Bank committed £180 million to technology funds, and the FTSE 100 recorded its strongest week in six months as investors favoured defensive shares.
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