AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoServices slowdown: Britain’s services sector shrank in June, with the PMI falling to 48.8—the weakest since Jan 2023—hit by Iran-war cost pressures, weak demand and political uncertainty. Fuel relief: Petrol and diesel prices dropped sharply in June, with diesel down about 17p a litre and petrol down about 8p, easing costs for drivers. Politics and diplomacy: Outgoing PM Keir Starmer said his successor can’t spend less time on foreign affairs, arguing international and domestic policy are inseparable. Middle East security: Iran warned against “extra-regional” military displays in the Strait of Hormuz after the UK and France backed freedom of navigation with Oman. Health and jobs: The BMA says it may axe up to a third of staff in England amid a cash crisis. Crime and courts: A convicted murderer admitted charges over the abduction and sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in a vehicle. Retail safety: New analysis puts the cost of violence and abuse against retail workers at at least £235m a year, potentially far higher.
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