AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU-US Trade: The EU has approved a US tariff deal, capping most EU exports at 15% to dodge a July 4 showdown with Trump after fierce internal wrangling. Parliament Transparency: Documents on Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy are set to be released, following pressure in Parliament over what was shared with Jeffrey Epstein-linked contacts. Scotland Politics: A Highland Tory MSP says new transport secretary Stephen Flynn is “already written off” after just two days, while Scotland’s SNP government faces a £5bn finance “blackhole” tied to above-inflation pay deals and rising welfare costs. Cost of Living: Rachel Reeves is expected to change the 45p-per-mile HMRC rule for drivers under 10,000 miles, and she’s also promising free summer bus rides for children aged 15 and under. Drought & Water: A House of Lords report urges urgent drought resilience steps, warning England’s taps could face serious shortages without action. Online Safety: Ofcom says TikTok and YouTube still aren’t doing enough to protect children and could face enforcement. Middle East: Israel’s far-right minister sparked backlash after posting videos taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists, drawing condemnation from UK ministers.
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