AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaritime Security: UKMTO says a commercial vessel was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, with the steering system damaged and crew safe, as UK-linked shipping risk stays high while traffic through the strait keeps falling. Oil & Shipping Disruption: Reports cite fewer transits through Hormuz amid the US-Iran escalation, with oil prices staying elevated and Red Sea pressure adding to route uncertainty. Bus Policy: Andy Burnham’s government confirms free, unlimited local bus travel for children aged 5-15 across England throughout August, with no registration required. Industrial Logistics: Ocado has taken the final unit at Indurent’s Stoke Central warehouse park under a 15-year lease, boosting capacity for electric delivery fleets. Aerospace & Air Mobility: Vertical Aerospace and Honeywell join an EU-funded programme to safely integrate eVTOLs into European airspace, including flight demonstrations in Spain. Robotics & Labour: London-based Humanoid raises $152m Series A at a $1.35bn valuation, planning beta deployments for logistics and industrial sites later this year. UK Defence Supply Chain: Leidos and DHL are reported to be teaming up to bid for a major UK MoD defence logistics contract, as investors watch the new chancellor’s defence-spending stance. Energy Transition: The UK Army commissions a 1.7GWh/year solar project at Larkhill Garrison, part of its wider push to scale renewable power on bases.
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