AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK Politics: Keir Starmer faced his final PMQs, pledging “wholehearted support” to incoming Labour leader Andy Burnham as the leadership handover nears. Online Safety: The government is set to introduce a default overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds from midnight to 6am, with “addictive” features like infinite scrolling and autoplay switched off unless teens change settings. UK-India Trade: The India-UK CETA free trade deal went live today, cutting tariffs on most goods and pairing with a social security agreement to boost mobility for professionals. Border & Travel: A new EU-UK Gibraltar deal has removed the border fence with Spain, lifting routine passport and identity checks and reshaping customs and airport arrangements. Education & Labour: Croydon schools closed as staff strike over allegations of “toxic bullying culture.” Local Life: South Tyneside Council shut down a house in South Shields after “persistent” criminal activity reports. Culture & Music: A new orchestral tribute to Kate Bush is heading to Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre in 2027, with tickets due to go on sale Friday. Sports & Betting: Everton risks losing an unlicensed betting sponsor as DCMS consults on banning promotion by firms without a Gambling Commission licence. Travel Trends: Mersea Island in Essex is being touted as a top UK seaside escape as staycations keep booming.
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