AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWarm Homes Plan: Paragon Bank’s boss says Labour’s £15bn “warm homes” rollout lacks “capacity”, warning the market can’t upgrade ~1,500 homes a day to hit 2030 targets. Labour Market Outlook: The British Chambers of Commerce warns unemployment could rise by 400,000+ to around 2m by the end of Labour’s first term, with weak investment and higher inflation. Fuel Prices Watch: The CMA says drivers may still be paying more than they should as fuel margins stay historically high, and it will keep pressure on retailers to pass wholesale drops through. EV Charging Red Tape: England has scrapped planning permission for many EV chargers, aiming to speed up chargepoint growth for drivers and businesses. UK-Ghana Growth Deal: The UK and Ghana signed a £215m Growth Partnership for 2026–2028, including a £101m UK-backed Takoradi ship repair/dry-docking project. Northern Ireland Business: Siemens Energy is buying Lisburn’s Camlin Group, boosting its sensor and grid-intelligence push. Airport Fees Backlash: Norwich Airport raised drop-off fees to £8 for 20 minutes, sparking passenger and taxi complaints. Cyber Security: ManageEngine survey finds AI-powered attacks are the top UK risk and most firms have suffered incidents in the past year.
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