AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK-India Trade Deal: The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to take effect from 15 July, promising deeper trade, investment, tech collaboration and easier movement for skilled professionals. Forced Adoptions Apology: Keir Starmer has formally apologised for the state’s role in historic forced adoptions in England and Wales, saying 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976 and calling it “a stain on our history”. Russian “Soft Power” Cartoon Row: MPs have urged ministers to stop UK broadcast of Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear, alleging it’s propaganda after Netflix and ITVX recommissioning. Immigration System Scrutiny: Downing Street says it shares “the public’s shock” after reports a convicted people smuggler is living in the UK, while a separate case has highlighted deportation loopholes. Heatwave Watch: The Met Office warns another heatwave could hit next week, with 30s possible and key differences from earlier extremes. Local Heritage & Industry: Balaena Birkenhead’s owner says the new defence investment plan won’t disrupt existing Merseyside shipyard contracts, while Denby Pottery has collapsed after 217 years. EV Travel Confidence: An Ionity survey finds range anxiety is falling as drivers plan more long-distance trips across Europe.
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