AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCharity Regulation: The UK Charity Commission has opened a compliance case into Doctors Without Borders (MSF) UK after a report by UK Lawyers for Israel alleged links to terrorist groups active in Gaza, with the regulator set to review the complaint. Middle East Politics: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to use the Labour Party conference to push for a more progressive Israel policy, arguing the party’s response has been too weak and that a “reset” is underway. Museums Funding: The government has dropped plans to charge foreign visitors for national museums, saying it would risk deterring domestic visitors and unevenly affect the sector. Tech Disruption: Spotify users in the UK, US and India reported major search and playback problems, with the company saying it is investigating. Energy & Industry: Andy Burnham launched plans for a publicly owned electricity grid company, Great British Grid, aiming to cut costs and speed up connections. Crime & Finance: Met Police arrested 17 people in a major organised crime crackdown, with HMRC and the FCA involved. Local Economy: South West Water was fined £7.8m by the Environment Agency for “horrendous” pollution offences.
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