AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Governance: OpenAI and Anthropic chiefs urged the UN to set safeguards for powerful AI, warning the world could “lose control” if development isn’t coordinated—UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband says AI controls will be central to G20 talks. Council Tax Pressure: A think tank says Londoners underpay about £3.1bn a year in property taxes because council tax is based on 1991 valuations, with further hikes looming for millions. Defence Procurement Transparency: New data claims £31.7bn of UK defence contracts since 2021 went to foreign-controlled firms with UK offices, sparking “Brit-washing” criticism and calls for tighter rules. Local Services & Property Impact: Liverpool confirmed the final tranches of its food-waste bin rollout, while Wakefield approved plans to repurpose Pinderfields’ nearby Queen Elizabeth House to expand A&E capacity. Housing Finance & Risk: Purplebricks faced an HMRC winding-up petition tied to an alleged administrative tax error, insisting liabilities were already resolved. Planning & Development: Vistry outlined drastic downsizing after a major loss, and councils continue to approve or reshape local projects—from hospital upgrades to visitor levy decisions.
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