AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGibraltar Brexit reset: The UK and EU have formally signed the treaty on Gibraltar’s future relationship, easing border crossings so residents can cross with ID cards, while air travellers must show passports to both Gibraltar and Spanish checks. World Cup security: Ahead of England vs Argentina in Atlanta, the FBI and police have branded the semi-final “highest risk,” with separate entry gates and extra patrols in entertainment areas. Labour leadership & economy: Incoming PM Andy Burnham faces a growth crisis after Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey warned weak growth is the “big issue” and risks to stability are rising. Immigration court fight: The Home Office is set to continue sending potential trafficking victims to France despite a high court ruling that parts of the policy were unlawful. Foreign policy flashpoint: Iran condemned Britain’s plan to designate the IRGC as a national security threat, calling it unjustified and illegal. Public services pressure: BBC TV licence numbers fell by 540,000 in a year, as more households say they no longer need a licence. Business slowdown: BDO reports UK business activity hit a four-year low in June. Covid procurement scandal: A new Covid inquiry report says almost £10bn of PPE was wasted.
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