AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIMF Warning: The UK economy is set to slow sharply, with growth forecast to ease to 1% in 2026 as the Middle East war pushes up energy costs, hits spending, and spooks business investment. Jobs Watch: Fresh labour-market data points the same way—unemployment is up and wage growth is cooling, giving the Bank of England less reason to hike rates. Banking Shake-up: Standard Chartered says it will cut over 7,000 jobs (about 15% of back-office roles by 2030) as it ramps up AI. Retirement Alarm: A pensions report warns 15 million people are under-saving, risking a “cliff edge” for millions more. MAFS UK Fallout: The DCMS says rape allegations tied to Married at First Sight UK must be investigated, as Channel 4 removes past seasons after the BBC Panorama probe. Energy Bills: New analysis says new-build homes could save ~£400 a year versus older properties, as households feel the squeeze from war-driven prices. Tech & Data Centres: A telecoms data hall upgrade claims a 69% cooling energy drop with fast payback, while new platforms target compliance and billing pressures in industrial energy.
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