AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRoyal Investigation: Thames Valley Police say the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor probe is “hugely thorough” and could include sexual misconduct, after they renewed a call for witnesses and confirmed they’ve engaged with a woman’s lawyer about an alleged 2010 Windsor visit “for sexual purposes.” Public Finances: The UK borrowed £24.3bn in April—second-highest on record—pushing debt interest costs higher as inflation and the Iran-war squeeze bite. Cost of Living: Retail sales fell 1.3% in April, the steepest drop in nearly a year, with shoppers cutting fuel and discretionary spending. Politics at Ground Level: Local elections show the two-party grip fraying, with Reform, Greens and Lib Dems taking seats and voters spreading their support. Equality Rules: New EHRC guidance on transgender access to single-sex spaces moves into a 40-day parliamentary scrutiny period. Other: MPs warn pothole-ravaged streets and poor facilities are stopping older people from exercising.
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