AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCyber & Tech: Searchlight Cyber launched its Preemptive Threat Exposure Management platform, aiming to spot and prioritise exploitable weaknesses before attackers strike. UK Economy & Markets: CLS posted a wider £69.6m statutory loss as property valuations fell, while the FTSE 100 edged up slightly amid focus on US inflation. Transport & Travel: East Midlands Railway suspended some services due to soaring temperatures, urging passengers to travel only if essential. Energy Bills: Labour named the first 43 electricity grid projects that will trigger £250 annual bill discounts for “pylon neighbours” from 2027. Heat, Drought & Wildfires: Burnham said a ban on disposable BBQs is being considered as wildfires worsen; a Greater Lincolnshire mayor warned the UK must radically improve water management. Crime & Courts: A Birmingham father, tortured and burned alive in a £1m cigarette plot, was found guilty verdicts delivered; police also launched a murder probe in Salford. Politics: Clacton’s by-election heads to the polls after Nigel Farage’s resignation, with major parties standing aside. Business & Consumer: Starling launched a dedicated student account with an interest-free overdraft and savings perks. Trade: Cambodia’s processed cashews reached the UK market with a first direct shipment supported by UK trade programmes.
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