AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLabour leadership shake-up: Andy Burnham, tipped to replace Keir Starmer, says he’ll “rewire” the UK by shifting power out of Whitehall, including a “No 10 North” base in Manchester and a 10-year push for “good growth in every postcode,” plus council house building and business-rate reform. Devolution & public services: Burnham’s plan would deepen devolution across England’s regions and extend it to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with local control over essentials like water, energy and transport. Legal system in Northern Ireland: Justice Minister Naomi Long reassured minority ethnic communities in Belfast, pointing to PSNI protection amid anxiety over targeted attacks. Court fight over Palestine Action: A Belfast High Court judicial review challenges the proscription of Palestine Action and how terrorism law is applied in Northern Ireland. Tech regulation: Google faces an 11-week UK trial from 28 September over a £1bn+ Play Store class action alleging excessive commissions. Business pressure & insolvency: R3 says corporate insolvencies in England and Wales fell 10% in May, offering a brief respite, though Midlands insolvency rates remain high. Transport & safety: Ministers are expected to back a legal change to allow delivery robots on England’s pavements, raising concerns about congestion and accessibility. Everyday costs & rules: Wimbledon food and drink prices are published, while drivers could face £200 fines and six points for smartwatch use under “legal grey area” driving rules.
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