AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCloud Resilience: A power failure at Google Cloud’s London region disrupted Revolut, Lloyds, HSBC and other services, alongside court video links and delivery networks. Most services recovered, but the outage exposed the risks of relying on a single UK cloud region. Jobs and Rates: UK unemployment unexpectedly fell to 4.7%, but vacancies dropped below 700,000 for the first time since 2021, pointing to a weaker hiring picture ahead of the October 28 Budget. Payments Competition: The UK is seeking to curb Apple’s control of contactless payments, a move that could reshape access to a key channel for banks and fintechs. AI Oversight: The Bank of England is considering stress tests for AI’s impact on financial stability, as the FCA warns that the line between regulated and unregulated AI financial advice is becoming less clear.
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