AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Safety: Three Royal Navy personnel died in a night-time crash of a Leonardo AW101 Merlin helicopter during training near Sourton Down, west of Okehampton. Quick-Commerce Logistics: Amazon says its Proteus warehouse robot will take plain-language orders, with European deployment planned for early 2027, alongside a push to expand Amazon Now to Manchester and Birmingham for 30-minute deliveries. Road & Speed Policy: Government advisers back making 20mph the default in England’s built-up areas, arguing it’s safer and cheaper than the current patchwork. Construction Slowdown: UK construction activity shrank at the fastest pace in six years in May, with the S&P Global PMI at 38.2 as Iran-war pressures and political uncertainty hit demand. Freight & Aviation Industry: European Cargo, a UK A340-600 freight operator, has entered administration after “significant financial pressures” and rising fuel costs. Retail Automation & Jobs: Asda plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs as it consolidates logistics and accelerates automation, moving George clothing online operations to a Derby warehouse run by DHL. EV Market: New car registrations rose 7.1% in May, but EV uptake still lags the ZEV mandate trajectory. Maritime Autonomy: A new UK report puts maritime autonomy at £600m+ annual turnover today, with growth estimates reaching £8.3bn by 2050.
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