AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHeathrow Shake-Up: The aviation watchdog has ruled Heathrow’s third runway could be delivered by a rival bidder, ending the airport’s long-standing monopoly and forcing more contracts to be put out to tender—airlines say the current model is too pricey. Jet Fuel Pressure: With the Strait of Hormuz still under strain, IATA is warning fares could rise and fuel supply risks can’t be ruled out, while travellers are already facing fresh flight cancellations. Markets Jolt: Manchester mayor Andy Burnham’s bid to return to Parliament has spooked traders, hitting sterling and pushing gilt yields higher. Edinburgh Trams: Edinburgh Council has settled out of court with DLA Piper over legal advice tied to the delayed, over-budget tram project, while admitting maladministration in its own monitoring probe. Gulf Tensions at Sea: A ship was seized off the UAE and another cargo vessel sank near Oman as Hormuz security fears intensify. Cruise Disruption: A SeaDream cruise docked early in Guernsey due to bad weather.
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