AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefence & Procurement: Embraer says it has no plans to develop a new fighter jet, instead prioritising A-29 light-attack upgrades and expanding KC-390 transport production. Rail & Mobile Connectivity: Transport for London and Boldyn Networks report London Underground 4G/5G build progress, with more Bakerloo, Metropolitan and Circle line sections now live and completion targeted for end-2026. Roads & Local Accountability: Bedford Borough Council must publish updated highways and pothole repair information under tougher DfT transparency rules tied to a £7.3bn maintenance funding programme. Active Travel Push: The DfT sets targets to get 55% of short town/city trips walked or cycled by 2035, backed by £4.5bn for routes and safer crossings. Bus Pass Costs: Kent’s bid to block a 26% rise in concessionary school bus passes fails, with parents facing £170 instead of £135. Port & Shipping Links: Ocean Network Express launches a new weekly Riga–Portugal route, boosting UK and wider European connectivity for Latvian cargo. NHS Safety Watch: County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust is downgraded by the CQC to inadequate over surgical safety and management concerns, with breast cancer service failings still under scrutiny. Logistics/Cold Chain: Cathay Cargo extends its Air-Land Fresh Lane perishables service to Macao, aiming for faster cold-chain delivery via Hong Kong.
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