AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEconomy Watch: The CBI has cut its UK growth forecasts to 1.1% for 2026 and 0.9% for 2027, warning unemployment could hit 5.5% (about 2 million people) as the Iran conflict lifts energy prices and squeezes living standards. Road & Local Disruption: Northumberland’s A189 Spine Road in Cramlington is closed both ways after a serious early-hours crash, with diversions in place and delays expected. Gambling Law: Betfair is fighting a landmark High Court case over whether it owes a duty of care to problem gamblers after the family of Luke Ashton alleges betting worsened his disorder and contributed to his suicide. Charity Collapse: Auditory Verbal UK has published creditor details after shutting down in May, with 30 jobs lost and hundreds of thousands owed. Public Safety: Police and officials are urging people to check cash closely as counterfeit banknotes in circulation have more than doubled year-on-year, with £20 and £10 notes most often forged. Ukraine Diplomacy: Russia has criticised Britain, France and Germany for backing Ukraine, after a joint statement backed Zelensky’s push for talks with Putin and called for more interceptors. Sports: Charley Hull finished one shot behind Nelly Korda as Korda won her first US Women’s Open title.
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