AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK–India Trade Deal: A new Assocham study says the India–UK free trade agreement, in force since July 15, could lift bilateral trade from about $58bn (2025-26) to $115bn by 2030, with 700,000 to 1m jobs potentially created. Maritime Security: UKMTO says it received a report of an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman, urging vessels to stay alert as tensions rise near the Strait of Hormuz. Tax & Savings Pressure: A £500 warning for savers: changes to Cash ISA rules and higher tax on savings are expected to hit people earning £50,271+ from 2027, with experts warning of “frozen” thresholds. Energy & Investment: BP is in advanced talks to sell its solar business, Lighthouse, to a Kuwait-backed consortium, as the company continues to pull back from net zero ambitions. Aviation Decarbonisation: The government has allocated £7.3m for zero-emission air transport projects, including hydrogen and electric aircraft and related infrastructure. Public Safety: Police charged two men after cars and houses were damaged in a deliberate arson in Solihull. Health & Work: Essex ambulance service becomes the first in the UK to win a Gold neurodiversity workplace award.
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