AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad Safety Crisis: Twelve people died in less than a week after “wrong-side” crashes in the UK and Ireland, including a fatal A66 collision near Middlesbrough where a pursuit ended with a vehicle hitting a marked police car; two officers were among the dead. Cost of Living & Retail: UK retail sales volumes fell 0.5% in July after a June boost, with clothing and footwear down 2.7%, while analysts say it may be a pause rather than a renewed consumer slump. Defence Jobs: The MoD says munitions manufacturing jobs rose 51% in 2024/25, adding about 2,000 roles as Britain rebuilds ammunition stocks. Security & Targeting Debate: RUSI challenges a core principle of the UK’s Digital Targeting Web, warning safeguards can’t be treated as something that speeds up targeting. Royal & Media Focus: Reports say Prince Harry and Meghan are preparing for a UK return, with Meghan linked to a Netflix role in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen. Benefits Update: DWP confirms which stomach conditions can qualify for PIP, with payments up to £194.90 a week for enhanced daily living plus enhanced mobility. Culture & TV: Kelly Rowland joins The Voice UK as a coach, while the show’s format and lineup continue to draw attention.
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