AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInflation Relief, Fuel Fight: UK inflation fell to 2.8% in April, helped by lower electricity and gas prices ahead of a feared war-driven jump—while ministers used the moment to scrap a planned fuel duty rise and ease costs for drivers and hauliers. Sanctions Row: The government is trying to reassure Ukraine after easing parts of Russia oil sanctions, including a licence allowing Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries—Ukrainian officials say it puts a “question mark” over the UK’s stance. EU–US Trade Truce: The EU agreed to implement its side of a US trade pact, capping tariffs on most EU exports at 15% and aiming to avoid Trump’s July 4 tariff threat. Care System Under Fire: A Commons debate heard MPs warn that failing youth care is pushing children towards organised crime gangs. Parliament Conduct: The Lords backed a bid to bar a former M&S boss after findings of harassment and sexual misconduct.
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