AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAUKUS Undersea Drones: The UK, US and Australia have unveiled a new AUKUS programme to develop uncrewed underwater drones to protect seabed infrastructure and cables, with systems expected to be operational as early as next year. Maritime Sanctions Crackdown: France detained the Russian-linked “shadow fleet” tanker Tagor in the Atlantic, citing a false flag and suspected sanctions-busting; Russia hit back calling it illegal, while Macron said the UK supported the operation. Tube Strike Disruption: London Underground strike action is set to go ahead unless last-ditch talks deliver a breakthrough, with RMT members citing pay, working arrangements and staffing concerns. UK Manufacturing Lift: S&P Global’s May PMI showed UK factory growth at the fastest pace in four years, though firms warned the boost may be short-lived as orders are pulled forward ahead of price rises and supply strain. Logistics Build: Work has started on a £125m Bardon logistics scheme in Leicestershire, targeting nearly 950,000 sq ft of Grade A space near the M1. Aviation Disruption Rule: A new government plan could share data on disruptive passengers so airlines can refuse repeat offenders, potentially banning them across carriers. Safety on the Water: Wirral coast warnings followed multiple rescues tied to tide dangers, as RNLI and coastguard teams responded to incidents around the Dee Estuary.
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