AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPolicing & Race Tensions: MPs and ministers are clashing over claims of “two-tier justice” after Henry Nowak’s death, with Keir Starmer and Treasury chief Lucy Rigby rejecting the allegation as a “slur” on police while the political row continues. NHS Tech Sovereignty: A Commons committee urges the government to use the 2027 break clause to end Palantir’s NHS Federated Data Platform contract, warning of vendor lock-in and “unacceptable” exposure to foreign actors. Foreign Influence & Security: MI5 and Five Eyes warn Chinese spies are using job sites like LinkedIn and Upwork to lure officials into disclosing sensitive information; the Chinese embassy calls it a smear. UK Politics & Donations: Reform UK raised £9m in private donations in Q1, including £7m from crypto-linked donors, outpacing Labour and the Conservatives. Digital IDs: Google says Android users will soon be able to add digital versions of UK IDs to Google Wallet for online age checks. Economy & Construction: A sharp fall in the UK construction PMI points to weakening demand amid Iran-war worries and political uncertainty. Scotland Tech Push: Scotland’s deep-tech plans spotlight the new £500m Sovereign AI Fund and the push to turn research into scalable companies.
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