AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPolitical Donations Shock: Reform UK has been hit with a fresh wave of mega-donations after crypto billionaire Ben Delo pledged £36m and Christopher Harborne matched it, taking the party’s total to £72m in 48 hours—prompting fresh scrutiny over money-in-politics and calls for donation caps. Regulatory & Police Scrutiny: The gifts land as police widen investigations into alleged illegal foreign donations and as the Electoral Commission and Parliament’s watchdogs assess Reform’s funding claims. Islamic Finance for Sustainability: Sultan Nazrin argues Islamic finance principles—risk-sharing and real-economy focus—could help mobilise private capital for climate investment, backing sukuk and green/blue financing. Consumer Finance Update: Lloyds Bank is set to pay £829 compensation to eligible customers under the FCA motor finance redress scheme after car finance mis-selling concerns. Tech & Risk: EasyJet passengers evacuated a flight after a lithium power bank burst into flames, with investigators pointing to overheating in the cabin. Policy & Trade: The UK says it will ban services and sanction firms tied to Israeli settlement expansion, aligning with a broader coalition including France.
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