AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Welfare Fraud Controls: The DWP has published guidance on its new Eligibility Verification Measure, which could require banks to flag accounts of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA claimants using “eligibility indicators” like savings above benefit limits (e.g., over £16,000 for UC). Retail Banking Shake-up: Lloyds is phasing out the Halifax brand, with customers in Swindon and Trowbridge set to move to Lloyds-branded accounts over time. Home Insurance Pricing: Which? analysis of Compare the Market data suggests married homeowners pay higher average premiums (£213) than singles (£162), with relationship status feeding into pricing alongside other risk factors. Trade & Customs: India-UK CETA is set to enter into force on July 15, with new rules on determining goods’ origin for preferential tariffs. Currency Speculation: Traders have reportedly built a major £7bn bet against the pound ahead of Andy Burnham’s expected move to No.10. Defence Finance Plan: Canada is pushing NATO backers for a proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, aiming to raise up to £100bn in low-cost financing.
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