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AGP Executive Report

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Defence Funding Shock: UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in a public funding row with Keir Starmer, warning the Defence Investment Plan “falls well short” and leaving the government’s ability to ramp up spending under scrutiny. Markets & Rates: The ECB lifts rates to 2.25% for the first time in nearly three years as Iran-linked energy pressures feed inflation; UK stocks hold up despite US-Iran tensions. High Street Banking: Lloyds and Halifax announce 79 more branch closures, continuing the squeeze on local access as customers shift online. Regulatory Crackdown: The UK’s audit watchdog (FRC) opens probes into auditors tied to collapsed mortgage lender MFS, including Magus Chartered Accountants and Berkeley Finch. Fintech & Payments: Crypto casino Angliabet reports a 15% jump in player satisfaction after rolling out instant withdrawals, while Flutter points to World Cup-driven customer growth. Banking Leadership: Ghana International Bank CEO Dean Adansi is sacked, with a new CEO named pending clearance. Corporate Deals: Spire’s takeover deadline is extended as Toscafund weighs a bid; Safestore posts underlying earnings growth.

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3 hours ago

United Kingdom: SONI085 DS3 - Gate 15

Construction Index |

Owner: Paul Buist info about owner

Construction Index

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Owned By	Paul Buist
Year Founded	2007
Website	www.theconstructionindex.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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5 hours ago

United Kingdom re-affirms its commitment to economic growth and stability of the Caribbean Region

NBC SVG |

Owner: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines government info about owner

NBC SVG

Pro-Government

Owned By	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines through National Broadcasting Corp. SVG
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	www.nbcsvg.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown
Owner Country	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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3 hours ago

Lloyds Bank and Halifax to close 79 more UK branches - full list

Daily Express |

Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Daily Express

Right-wing

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1900
Website	www.express.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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4 hours ago

What is the truth behind immigration figures in Northern Ireland?

The Irish News |

Owner: Fitzpatrick Family info about owner

Irish News

Neutral

Owned By	Fitzpatrick Family through IntoMedia Group
Year Founded	1855
Website	https://www.irishnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Belfast
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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3 hours ago

Investor Pointe Launches, Combining AI-Powered Technology, Specialist Services, and Tailored Solutions for Private Markets

Malaysia World News |

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Malaysia World News

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Owned By	Non-transparent (Media Path International Sdn. Bhd.)
Year Founded	2017
Website	www.malaysiaworldnews.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Owner Country	Malaysia

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2 hours ago

UK Defence Minister John Healy quits before meeting Australian counterpart Richard Marles, cites underspending

The Nightly |

Owner: Southern Cross Media Group info about owner

The Nightly

Neutral

Owned By	Southern Cross Media Group (SGH Ltd Main Shareholder 20%)
Year Founded	2024
Website	thenightly.com.au
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Australia, Perth
Owner Country	Australia

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4 hours ago

UK defence minister quits

BDNews24 |

Owner: Toufique Imrose Khalidi & Asif Mahmood info about owner

BDNews24

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Owned By	Toufique Imrose Khalidi & Asif Mahmood
Year Founded	2006
Website	bdnews24.com
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Bangladesh, Dhaka
Owner Country	Bangladesh

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4 hours ago

UK defence minister quits, jolting Starmer

Oman Observer |

Owner: Omani Government info about owner

Oman Observer

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Omani Government
Year Founded	1981
Website	https://www.omanobserver.om/
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Oman, Muscat
Owner Country	Oman

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