AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCourts & Privacy: His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service has banned Meta smart glasses from judicial buildings in England and Wales, with staff confiscating devices over fears they could record without permission. Tech & Law: A US appeals court cleared the way for thousands of social media addiction lawsuits against Meta and TikTok to proceed, rejecting a bid to stop cases under Section 230. Cost of Living & Retail: A Shake Shack kiosk reportedly raised milkshake prices after customers selected “no tip,” but the chain says it was a kiosk tech error, not a policy. Finance: Aviva’s first-half profit jumped 24%, beating forecasts, helped by its Direct Line deal and growth in general insurance. Benefits: The DWP says Universal Credit and other payments due on 31 August will arrive three days early on 28 August. Culture & Arts: Newly discovered Iris Murdoch artworks from a hidden attic room go on display for the first time. Food & Farming: UK farmers are adapting to drought with drought-resistant crops, soil changes and new water tactics as heat damages yields. Theatre & Community: York Theatre Royal will stage a new Queen Elizabeth II play, while a York theatre group gets Audible funding for a teen boys’ confidence programme.
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