AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUK Airports Disruption: Good Morning Britain reports fresh air traffic control delays at England airports and some Glasgow issues, with NATS blamed and not linked to earlier software-caused cancellations. Renters Hit Again: A new England rental registration service starts rolling out in the West Midlands from December 15, charging landlords £65 per property each year—raising fears of higher rents. Cost of Living & Welfare: DWP coverage highlights pressure points: Universal Credit “hotspots” where 1 in 10 adults get extra welfare without work, plus claims of perks being “defunded” for some apprenticeships. Scam Fears: A study says 31% of consumers have stopped online purchases due to website legitimacy worries, as fraudsters increasingly impersonate real firms. Politics & Defence: Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet Donald Trump in New York, with Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz on the agenda. Public Services & Money: HMRC confirms a personal tax-free allowance can rise to £13,750/£13,570 via side-hustle rules, while Barclays announces new UK branch openings and refurbishments. Consumer Safety: Sainsbury’s and Waitrose warn shoppers to stop using a recalled Baylis & Harding hand wash refill due to a microbiological risk. Local Crime & Order: Police seize cars after alleged street racing in Staffordshire and end a 24-hour Birmingham stand-off with an arrest.
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