AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoServices slump: Britain’s services sector activity contracted at the fastest pace in nearly three and a half years in June, with the S&P Global UK Services PMI Business Activity Index falling to 48.8 and new business shrinking for a fourth month, as Middle East uncertainty, weaker demand and cost pressures dented sentiment. World Cup licensing row: Police chiefs criticised the late decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England v Mexico, warning it forces officers into extended shifts and could raise violence and domestic abuse linked to alcohol. Hospitality demand: Summer hotel and holiday-park bookings rose as travellers stayed closer to home amid flight and EU border delays, with one operator reporting a 35% jump year-on-year. Local growth push (Wales): Flintshire County Council awarded nearly £0.9m in match-funded grants to 15 manufacturers in the Flintshire and Wrexham Investment Zone, aiming to create 79 jobs. Digital planning upgrade: Manchester City Council moved planning, building control and land charges onto a single Arcus platform to streamline applications and reduce errors. Business & markets: The pound held steady around $1.3361 while the dollar headed for its biggest weekly drop in months after weaker US jobs data.
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