AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoAUKUS Undersea Drones: The US, UK and Australia have unveiled a new AUKUS Pillar Two push to develop uncrewed underwater vehicles, with delivery starting in 2027 and UK backing for sensors and weapons to protect subsea infrastructure. Maritime Security: Britain has warned threats around the Strait of Hormuz are at a “critical” level, with shipping traffic reduced and risks including mines and interference. Royal Household Fallout: Court documents reported by the BBC say Buckingham Palace was given emails six years ago involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sharing confidential government information while a trade envoy, as police inquiries continue. Poison Case Update: A Canadian court has named a Wolverhampton-born man among victims linked to Kenneth Law, who pleaded guilty in Canada to aiding suicide. Crime & Justice: Six teenage males have been arrested after a “racially aggravated” assault on a 72-year-old Sikh pensioner in Willenhall, while a major drug-and-money-laundering case in Oldham and Rochdale has led to jail sentences. Retail Shock: Marks & Spencer has shut a long-running Oxford Street store in Swansea, with shoppers laying flowers outside as the closure lands as a blow to the city centre. Energy Costs: Regulators and analysts continue to warn of further pressure on UK bills, with fresh attention on how energy policy and global shocks feed prices.
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