AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoyal Row: Prince Harry’s London plans hit fresh turbulence as Buckingham Palace says he won’t stay at the palace after missing a deadline, contradicting his team’s account and adding to a visit already strained by security and family fallout. Media Deal Watch: Sky has confirmed an agreement to buy ITV’s media and entertainment operations for about £1.6bn, including ITVX, with ITV set to keep its public service role—raising fresh questions about UK TV concentration and jobs. Defence & Security: UK F-35s intercepted and escorted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft after it flew “unnecessarily close” to HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea, dropping sonobuoys and failing to respond on safety frequencies. Local Politics: Birmingham begins rolling out bin changes in parts of the city, moving some areas from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections while adding a second recycling bin and food waste pickup—prompting opposition backlash. Sports & Culture: England’s World Cup win over Mexico continues to dominate coverage, with injuries and celebrations spilling into headlines, plus Liam Gallagher mocking Harry Kane over his hoarse Wonderwall singalong. Market PR Flood: A wave of Business Research Company “market report” releases covers everything from scar fillers and Scotch whisky to satellite surveillance and pet health apps, but offers little UK-specific news beyond forecasts.
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