AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Politics: Polls are open in the Makerfield by-election, a high-stakes contest that could decide whether Labour PM Keir Starmer survives or faces a leadership challenge from Andy Burnham, with Reform UK pushing hard in the north-west seat. Economy: The Bank of England kept interest rates at 3.75% after an inflation boost, with the vote split 7-2 as markets weigh when cuts can resume. Online Safety: The UK is moving to ban social media for under-16s, but critics warn the “TikTokification” of the wider internet could blunt the impact. Health Breakthrough: A 7-year-old boy has become the first in the UK to have an angioplasty using a balloon to reverse severe heart failure. Heritage & History: Archaeologists report a 5,000-year-old timber monument near Stonehenge aligned to solstices, adding to the story behind Britain’s famous landmark. Royal & Culture: King Charles’ Birthday Honours spotlight more than 1,100 recipients, including major recognition for British Asian excellence. Travel & Leisure: TUI announces new direct flights from the UK to Zanzibar from 2027, and Father’s Day deals include dads getting free entry at select UK attractions.
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