AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNHS Tech Sovereignty: MPs want ministers to use a 2027 break clause to end Palantir’s £330m NHS Federated Data Platform contract, warning the UK is “seriously exposed” to vendor lock-in and foreign access to sensitive data. AI Deepfakes Lawfight: Labour MP Jess Asato has launched a High Court case against xAI over non-consensual Grok bikini deepfakes, seeking damages and a precedent on AI system liability. Henry Nowak Aftermath: The government rejects “two-tier justice” claims as a “slur” on police, while Stephen Lawrence’s mother says officers “should be at fault” after footage of Henry Nowak being handcuffed as he died sparked protests. Construction Slowdown: A PMI showed UK construction activity shrinking at the fastest pace since 2020, with Iran-war pressures and political uncertainty hitting demand. Banknotes Wildlife Vote: The Bank of England is consulting the public on replacing Churchill-era icons with UK wildlife on future £5/£10/£20/£50 notes. Politics & Donations: Reform UK raised £9m in Q1, including £7m from crypto billionaires, outpacing Labour and the Conservatives on private money. Retail Net Zero Move: Sainsbury’s will stop selling brown eggs under its own brand, switching to white eggs after carbon-footprint assessments.
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