AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK Politics & Jobs: Andy Burnham officially becomes the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, promising to “rewire Britain” and deliver more breathing room as he takes over from Keir Starmer; expect cabinet shake-ups and a fresh push on cost of living, public services and devolution. Retail Workforce: Morrisons shuts its first Morrisons Daily convenience store near Oxfordshire, with hundreds of shop workers potentially at risk as the wider Daily closure programme rolls out. Tax Deadlines for Self-Employed: HMRC’s Making Tax Digital for Income Tax brings a first quarterly reporting deadline on 7 August for higher-earning sole traders and landlords. Hospitality & Redundancies: Sixes, the cricket-themed venue chain backed by Ben Stokes, closes multiple sites and cuts 100+ jobs after rescue talks fail. Consumer & Labour Signals: S&P Global UK consumer sentiment ticks up, with labour market sentiment improving but job security still a concern. Skills & Care Hiring: A new 66-bed care home in York plans recruitment for 75 roles ahead of opening this winter. Coastguard Volunteers: West Wales Coastguard keeps pay after controversial changes are dropped, protecting recruitment and retention. Business Tech: Teya upgrades its Business Account with automated spend management and employee cards, aiming to reduce admin load for local firms.
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