AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Politics: Keir Starmer said “my work is done” in his final Downing Street speech before formally resigning to King Charles, passing the baton to Andy Burnham. New PM Promises: Burnham took office as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging a “circuit breaker” for politics, to end rough sleeping, tackle cost of living, and “rewire Britain” with a new 10-year plan. Digital ID U-turn: Burnham’s team says the proposed universal digital ID scheme will be scrapped, while other digital services work continues. Global Reaction: World leaders including Macron, Merz and Meloni sent congratulations and signalled fresh cooperation with the UK. Local Planning: Dudley Council has given final approval for flats on a Stourbridge canal-side heritage site after design tweaks. Business & Tech: Loganair will buy five all-electric BETA aircraft, aiming for service in 2029; Paybis cuts crypto fees by up to 70% with automatic loyalty tiers. Sport & Culture: Josh Kerr broke the men’s mile world record in London; Ryan Fox won the Open Championship; Loganair’s electric push and UK food wins (best fish and chips, best pubs) keep the lighter side of the week going.
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