AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: Australia will double the maximum penalty for failing to uphold its under-16s social media ban to A$99m and give its eSafety regulator stronger powers to demand proof from platforms like Meta, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok. UK Media & M&A: Sky has agreed terms to buy ITV’s broadcast and streaming arm, with Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority set to review; ITV would also take Love Productions from Sky. Public Money & Tax: HMRC says up to one million people miss out on tax refunds each year and urges checks via its app. Royal & Defence: Prince George joins the Princess of Wales at RAF Coningsby, sitting in fighter cockpits ahead of his future Armed Forces role. Crime & Safety: Police increased patrols on Newcastle’s Town Moor after a rape report; a separate case sees “car cannibals” jailed for stripping nearly 100 vehicles. Business/Publishing: Media Concierge Group reports progress integrating Iconic Media Group (formerly National World) after its 2025 acquisition. Weather & Lifestyle: Heatwave demand spikes for air-conditioned hotels, while the Food Standards Agency warns parents about slush drinks for young children.
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