AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade: UK-Nigeria trade has reached £7.3bn, with both governments seeking deeper ties in investment, innovation and security. UK-EU Deal: A food and drink agreement due to take effect in 2028 is expected to ease trade, but alignment with EU rules could constrain Britain’s approach to gene-edited crops and lab-grown meat. European leaders are also pressing for faster talks on electricity-market cooperation. Investment: The government says the new Titania military satellite is part of more than £3bn in UK space investment, supporting skilled jobs and domestic industry. Economic Pressures: Construction starts fell 21% year-on-year, while UK house prices recorded their steepest annual decline since October 2023. The business population also shrank by 104,000, adding to concerns about weak growth. Wealth: A rugby club owner has warned that tax pressure could push wealthy people and investors away from Britain.
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