AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAssisted Dying Vote: PM Andy Burnham says ministers can vote or abstain freely on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in England and Wales, with government collective responsibility suspended. Middle East Tensions: Britain warns Israel after expulsion threats from a Gaza ceasefire body, insisting it’s committed to the US-led plan. Brexit Fallout: New research says Brexit red tape cost the UK touring sector £208m and 2,490 jobs between 2022-2024. Israel Settlements Contracts: A report claims UK public-sector contracts worth £2.1bn+ are held by firms linked to illegal West Bank settlements, as Labour MPs press for a trade ban. Scotland Crime: Dundee and Edinburgh top Scotland for dishonesty crimes, with shoplifting hitting a five-year high. EV Charging Update: UK public EV chargers reach 121,171 (as of 1 July), with 28,887 rated 50kW+ and rapid/ultra-rapid still a minority. Tourism & Travel: Glasgow’s visitor economy nears £2bn from overnight stays, while the UK offers £5m and emergency responders after Nepal-Tibet flash floods. Local Culture: CAMRA shortlist spotlights 117-year-old Ye Olde Cross in Ryton as it vies for Pub of the Year.
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