AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Tax Push: Labour mayors are lining up to charge an overnight visitor levy, with a proposed 5% cap sparking warnings of a “jobs bloodbath” for hospitality and claims it could add around £99 to a London hotel stay for a week. Local Powers: The East Midlands is next in line, with Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire’s mayor set to decide whether to introduce the levy after new devolution powers. Israel Settlements Sanctions: The UK is tightening trade curbs on West Bank settlements, with Israel retaliating by ordering British soldiers linked to settler-violence tracking to leave and closing the Jerusalem consulate. Travel Disruption: Airlines and tour operators are furious after an air traffic control outage grounded thousands of flights, with calls for Nats leadership changes and more resilience investment. Health & Safety: A 14-year-old suffered severe skin damage after using adult skincare at a sleepover, highlighting risks from social-media “anti-ageing” products for children. Culture & Entertainment: Oasis confirmed a 2027 tour with a drone light display over Manchester’s Etihad, while Channel 4 is pushing bingeable crime drama The Killing. Everyday Life: Asda was named the cheapest supermarket for branded goods again, and Cleveland Pools in Bath reopens for one day after years of flood problems.
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