AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Subscription Crackdown: Britain is moving to curb “subscription traps” after analysis put the bill at £1.6bn a year, with rules now targeted for January 2027 to make cancellations easier. London High-Street Planning: Andy Burnham pledges new powers to restrict betting and vape shops, including tighter definitions and planning permission for e-cigarette sellers. EU Space Push: Rocket Lab is setting up Rocket Lab Germany as Europe’s space industry shifts toward sovereign capability, while the EU’s IRIS² satellite network keeps expanding toward full deployment. Security & Comms: Reports of “heartbeat communications” from Royal Navy drones and renewed warnings about undersea cable faults keep attention on European communications security. Health & Consumer Safety: The UK faces an “urgent health warning” over High Street underwear linked to stubborn bacterial infections, while regulators also weigh bans on silver-infused clothing. MarCom/Media Signals: Netflix says 2026 upfront ad commitments nearly doubled, a reminder that ad budgets are still moving fast.
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