AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefence Deal: The UK, Italy and Japan have signed a £4.6bn contract to push ahead the next-generation Global Combat Air Programme stealth fighter, aiming for service in 2035 and designed to work alongside RAF Typhoons and F-35s. Maritime Security: Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron say Britain and France are ready to deploy a multinational mission to help secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman set to cooperate—despite Iran’s warnings. Royal Update: Prince Harry has accepted an invitation to stay at a royal residence for his UK visit, but reports say Meghan and the children may not travel with him amid ongoing security concerns. Hospitality Pressure: Calls are growing for a rule change after figures suggest one in six pubs and restaurants in England could face closure, with many backing a cut to hospitality VAT. Heat & Water: Another hosepipe ban is due in parts of England as temperatures hit up to 34C, with health alerts issued for vulnerable people. Sport & Culture: F1 sprint at Silverstone went to Kimi Antonelli after passing Lewis Hamilton; meanwhile, South Oxfordshire launched a £60k performing arts grant and Surrey’s Painshill hosts an adult wine-tasting walk.
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