AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoUK Policy & Immigration: Andy Burnham is weighing exemptions for some care workers from tougher UK immigration rules, as he prepares a speech next week on accelerating a National Care Service and bringing forward Louise Casey’s review. Student Visa Costs: The UK has updated financial proof requirements for Student and Child Student visa applicants, raising the monthly living-cost thresholds and tightening how funds must be shown. Fintech & Property Tech: CentreMove launched the first public release of a centralised UK property transaction platform, aiming to give buyers, sellers and professionals a shared real-time view of each deal. Banking & Markets: UK borrowing costs are flagged as a warning sign for investors, while markets digested renewed US forced-labour tariffs; FTSE ended higher as oil eased after Brent slipped from $100. Regulation & Crypto/AI: UK faces a tougher FATF review amid rising fraud and crypto risks, alongside continued movement in AI and payments infrastructure. Corporate/Deals: Wise’s US licence bid was rejected, adding pressure to its expansion plans.
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