AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMiddle East Diplomacy: The UK, France and Canada have moved to ban trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, escalating tensions as Israel prepares to close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and restricts entry for some British officials, with Israel calling the UK stance “interference” and “ethnic cleansing” claims driving the row. Local Heritage & Community: Heritage Open Days opens historic churches, a 16th-century library and a hidden burial ground in Grantham, with free tours, talks and concerts across the week. UK Economy & Business: Private equity fundraising is showing early signs of recovery, with deal activity picking up in industrials and infrastructure-linked sectors. Fashion & Retail: Inditex/Zara sales rose 9% despite European heatwaves disrupting seasonal shopping. Environment & Farming: WWF-UK is trialling Welsh seaweed biostimulants to cut reliance on imported nitrogen fertiliser in farms in Wales. Royal & Society: King Charles’ “lovely gesture” for Prince George is highlighted as he starts at Eton, while the wider Harry-and-Meghan drama is kept from overshadowing the milestone. Sports: The US won a fourth straight Women’s PGA Cup in England, setting a record margin.
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