AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK-Israel Sanctions: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says the UK will ban trade and services tied to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, targeting specific firms and individuals and coordinating with a wider coalition; Israel has retaliated by closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem and restricting entry for some UK MPs and citizens, while France has also moved to end settlement trade. Bitcoin Finance: Smarter Web plans to issue sterling-denominated, non-voting preferred shares (“MORE”) backed by its Bitcoin treasury, aiming to raise £15m–£25m subject to FCA approval. Growth Watch: The ONS reports UK GDP grew 0.4% in July (and 1.6% year-on-year), with AI and computer programming boosting services, even as rate-hike bets firm up after US inflation data. Retail Pressure: John Lewis Partnership posts a £124m pre-tax loss, with John Lewis sales down and costs rising, and warns the cost of doing business is weighing on hiring and expansion. Tourism Tax Fight: Plans for an overnight visitor levy in England prompt warnings—especially for the Isle of Wight—that higher costs could hit visitor spending and local jobs. Security Threats: MI5’s chief warns the UK faces a more complex threat mix than in 2001, combining terrorism with state-backed risks.
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