AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation Disruption: Britain’s air traffic control provider Nats is still reeling after a technical glitch triggered the cancellation of nearly 2,000 flights and left hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded; the government says it backs Nats boss Martin Rolfe while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander presses for a full investigation, and the CAA warns many travellers may not qualify for compensation under “extraordinary circumstances.” Politics & Security: The Met Police has launched a criminal inquiry into Reform UK over alleged foreign donation and polling rule breaches after a Channel 4 undercover sting. Middle East Trade Sanctions: UK sanctions on Israeli settlement goods and related services are drawing wider support from Muslim-majority countries and other allies, while Israel escalates by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem; Ed Miliband says intelligence sharing with Israel will continue. Public Safety & Policy: The UK is set to introduce device-level child protections to stop nude image sharing, as Apple argues it already has safeguards. Emergency Planning: Ministers are urging Britons to stock up ahead of a major El Niño, warning of drier summers, wetter winters and wider disruption risks. Business & Investment: UK Export Finance is backing expanded trade with Guyana, with billions in potential project financing discussed.
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