AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK Economy Watch: The ONS is set to publish May GDP, with economists expecting another 0.1% slip as the Iran war and high energy costs keep weighing on growth. Industrial Delivery: Port Talbot’s long-delayed electric arc furnace is finally being shipped from China to Wales, with installation likely in September and production pushed back. Housing Costs: A “singles tax” picture is getting worse, with council tax and one-bed rents hitting single households hardest, while more workers pause pension contributions under pressure. Consumer Safety: Which? says 150 potentially lethal baby products are still being sold online, urging platforms to do more to stop dangerous items reaching families. Crime & Justice: Police have arrested a 28-year-old man over the suspected murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe, as the investigation continues and earlier arrests were released. Public Safety: A woman died after a wrong-way collision on the M62, and police are seeking a suspect after a knife-point cashpoint robbery attempt in Dudley. Business & Markets: Openreach and Virgin Media O2 are in a competition spat over broadband rebates, while EasyJet’s takeover battle turns nasty between US private equity rivals.
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