AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMAFS UK Fallout: The Met Police has urged anyone who may have been sexually assaulted during Married at First Sight UK to come forward after BBC Panorama allegations of rape and other sexual misconduct; Channel 4 has removed episodes and the government says there must be “consequences for criminality or wrongdoing.” Council Tax Shake-Up: Ministers have launched an eight-week consultation on a High Value Council Tax Surcharge to raise an extra £430m a year, targeting the top 1% of homes (with a £2m-plus threshold in reports). Cost of Living Pressure: Treasury talks with supermarkets are reportedly exploring voluntary caps on essentials like eggs, bread and milk, while an independent pub operator is campaigning for lower hospitality VAT as the “£10 pint” fear grows. Politics Watch: Labour’s Keir Starmer faces fresh scrutiny as Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to take on Reform’s Robert Kenyon in the Makerfield byelection on 18 June. Global Finance: G7 finance ministers in Paris agreed trade imbalances need action, but offered few concrete steps.
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