AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Bills Shock: Ofgem has confirmed a 13% price-cap rise from July 1, lifting the typical annual bill to £1,862—about £221 more—blamed on higher wholesale gas costs tied to the Middle East. Cyber Security Warning: GCHQ chief Anne Keast-Butler is set to tell the country Russia is “relentlessly” targeting UK infrastructure and urging firms and the public to step up cyber safety. Labour Leadership Row: Tony Blair says Labour should settle on policy direction before choosing a new leader, as he criticises Andy Burnham’s “40 years of failure” line and pushes for clearer explanations. Cost-of-Living Politics: The Treasury defends the triple lock pension as sustainable while Blair argues it’s unaffordable. Trade & Procurement: Made in Britain backs Rachel Reeves’ “buy British” push for government contracts in sectors like AI, energy and shipbuilding. Retail Pressure: Next, M&S and others demand faster action to close the £135 low-value parcel customs loophole that helps Shein and Temu. Business Deal: Wilson Partners advised Tri Management on its sale to andwis, expanding fire and security capability.
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