AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOnline Safety & Age Checks: The UK is rolling out a default overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with platforms told to block VPN workarounds or face enforcement—raising the stakes for identity verification. Fraud Crackdown: Ofcom orders mobile operators to block mobile scams, aiming to close gaps exploited by inconsistent protections. Cybercrime: Three men are jailed over a £4m crypto fraud where they posed as police using fake websites to steal victims’ holdings. Defence Tech & NATO: Britain will replace its Estonia armoured battlegroup with a Mobile Anti-Armour Force from April 2027, leaning on drones and networked targeting. Aerospace & Security Funding: Greenjets raises a €35m Series A with NATO backing to develop next-gen propulsion and aircraft platforms. Energy Transition: UK solar developers are urged to plan for the “ready-to-repower” phase as ROC support ends, while England’s BESS planning appeals see strong developer wins. UK Tech Funding: Valarian leads a weekly roundup of UK tech deals, alongside Risk Ledger and Applied Computing. AI & Productivity: A new UK-focused take argues AI won’t deliver productivity unless businesses can carry context across teams and customer interactions. Politics & Tech Policy: Labour leader Andy Burnham’s early agenda spotlights decentralisation—potentially shaping how tech and public services roll out regionally.
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