AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: Cristiano Ronaldo is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday as Portugal face Congo, with the 41-year-old chasing the record of scoring in a sixth tournament. Politics & Local Elections: Labour has picked a Year 13 politics student, Jake Norman, as its candidate for the Old Catton by-election after Reform’s Mark Tucker resigned due to ill-health. Courts & Business: Lush’s former boss Andrew Gerrie is due to go to a 19-day trial against current CEO Mark Constantine over whether he was pushed out in 2014, with legal costs expected to top £6m. Cost of Living & Pensions: HMRC has confirmed changes to inheritance tax rules from April 2027 that will require pension death benefits to be tracked and could affect thousands of households. Work & Welfare: A DWP minister has updated MPs on the state pension age review, including plans for an independent look at linking it to life expectancy. Retail & Jobs: AO is outsourcing up to 200 UK call-centre roles to South Africa despite higher profits, while Leekes in Bilston is closing after 105 years. Community & History: Survivors of forced adoption in England are set to receive a full apology from the state. Sport & Health: Skeleton Olympic champion Matt Weston says he’s on track to leave a legacy after a surge in interest in the sport.
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