AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLabour Leadership Shake-up: Keir Starmer’s future is in flux after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election win, with reports of a Monday resignation timetable denied by business secretary Peter Kyle, who says Starmer is still focused on governing. Workplace Cost Relief: Rachel Reeves confirms a rise in the 10p per mile allowance for drivers using their own cars for work, lifting the first 10,000 miles to 55p. Hiring Slowdown: Newport businesses say recruitment is getting harder as UK vacancies hit a five-year low, with ONS data showing vacancies down and payrolls falling, especially in retail and hospitality. High Street Job Risk: TG Jones/WH Smith-linked restructure could close up to 150 of 450 shops, putting around 5,000 jobs at stake. Retail Closures: Fashion chain Quiz confirms all remaining 20 stores will shut by June 20, risking further head office and warehouse roles. Heat Safety at Work: Met Office extends an amber extreme heat warning for Swindon and Wiltshire, urging employers to protect staff from heat stress. AI and Jobs: A survey highlights “AI sprawl” as workers juggle multiple tools, while Verizon’s CEO warns AI will replace a large share of customer service roles.
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