AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLabour Leadership Shake-up: Wes Streeting says he’ll stand in any Labour leadership race to replace Keir Starmer, but argues against an immediate contest until Andy Burnham can return to Parliament—while also calling for the UK to rejoin the EU, framing it as a “catastrophic mistake” to leave. Cost of Living & Jobs: Hospitality groups are pleading for tax relief after an Iranian fuel-price shock, warning energy and VAT pressure could push some countryside hotels to the brink. Young People into Work: Hampshire councils are spotlighting supported internships for 16–24s with EHCPs, using “reverse jobs fairs” to match interns directly with employers. Inflation Watch: UK inflation is expected to ease to around 3% before hovering near 4% for the rest of 2026, with energy base effects doing some of the heavy lifting. Local Economy Signals: Northumberland launches a new food accreditation scheme to back local producers and jobs, aiming to strengthen supply chains and visitor spending.
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