AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUK Politics: Andy Burnham’s big Makerfield by-election win is fuelling a leadership showdown with Keir Starmer, with Starmer insisting he won’t walk away. Social Media Regulation: The UK under-16s ban debate is heating up across Europe, while the UAE has moved first with a hard under-15 ban and stricter age checks. Media & Advertising: Meta is pushing for legal protections in US child-safety lawsuits, a reminder that platform liability is becoming a major battleground for brands and publishers. Public Health & Safety: A quarter of GPs report hospitalised patients after fake “fat jabs”, as demand for slimming drugs drives a counterfeit market. Local Journalism: Glasgow Times hands 40,000 extra copies to primary schools, spotlighting print’s role in media literacy. Crime: Police continue a murder probe in Newcastle’s Byker after a man in his 20s died following a suspected bladed attack. Sports & Culture: Scotland’s World Cup build-up includes a viral Tartan Army Boston moment and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial on a rape charge.
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