AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUK Economy: The ONS says the UK grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts of flat growth, with services up 0.4% and AI-linked computer programming and IT activity cited as key drivers—fueling talk of possible Bank of England rate rises. 9/11 Remembered: As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is marked, UK leaders including Andy Burnham warned terror “still knocks at the door of democracy”, while stories from British families underline the push to keep the tragedy in younger minds. Bayeux Tapestry Mania: The sold-out Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens at the British Museum after a record ticket run, with the France-to-UK loan hailed as a symbol of renewed cross-Channel ties. Energy Bills Warning: The National Audit Office warns delays to electricity grid upgrades could add up to £7.8bn a year by 2030, pushing bills higher. Local Heritage & Culture: Borough Market baker Bread Ahead says it’s being forced out for being “too successful”, while Plymouth’s Mount Edgcumbe begins restoring the Garden Battery as a new public gateway. International Security: Russia’s FSB alleges a Ukrainian plot targeting British ambassador Nigel Casey in Moscow, as espionage tensions continue.
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