AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBoE Watch: Catherine Mann says inflation is “embedded” in the UK economy and warns it could hit 4% around year-end, raising pressure on interest rates. Savers: NS&I lifts fixed-rate British Savings Bonds to up to 5.17% AER for five-year terms, as it targets higher net financing. Energy Storage Deal: BW ESS and Danske Commodities sign a 10-year optimisation deal for a 200MW/857MWh Midlands BESS due online in Q4 2027. Fintech & Compliance: Shufti launches Geolocation Compliance for regulated gaming, combining identity checks and jurisdiction-specific geofencing in one workflow. Retail & Consumer Tech: Evri begins a trial of Europe’s first two-legged autonomous delivery robot in Barnsley. Corporate & Markets: Cayman funds and structures reportedly bring £99.3bn into the UK, with Cayman’s share of inward FDI rising sharply. Construction: S&P Global PMI shows construction contraction easing in September, but housing remains the weakest area amid high borrowing costs. Diplomacy: UK warns it may expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel shuts the East Jerusalem consulate. Public Finance & Retirement: Research finds Britons expect to work 5.3 years longer than they want before retiring, widening pressure on pensions.
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