AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefence & Economy: Wes Streeting says ramping up UK defence spending would boost growth, arguing the MoD must show it uses existing resources wisely even as Andy Burnham commits to lifting spending from 2.6% of GDP to NATO’s 3.5% by 2035. Politics & Tech: DSIT is scrapped as Burnham reshuffles government, while an AI minister role is added to the Cabinet for the first time, with Kanishka Narayan taking the post. Cost of Living: Official inflation falls more than expected, with CPI up 2.6% in June, easing pressure on travel and everyday bills for summer visitors. Heritage & Community: Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad wins a Green Flag Award for the 17th year running. History & Justice: Tuam mother and baby home search finds 22 more historic infant remains, bringing the total to 99. Business & Retail: Charles Clinkard closes its Oxford store as it shifts spending toward stronger sites and online. Weather Watch: Met Office warns further heatwaves are possible, with parts of England facing another searing spell.
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