AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndustry and Jobs: Falkirk councillors are urging the UK and Scottish governments to act after Syngenta announced plans to close its Grangemouth site by the end of next year, putting 377 jobs at risk. In a brighter sign for Scottish manufacturing, GE Aerospace plans a £30m expansion at Prestwick, creating about 150 jobs. Health: Flu is rising earlier than usual in England, and officials have detected a changed strain; vaccination is still expected to help prevent severe illness. Politics: More than half of Scots think the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to a new poll, challenging John Swinney’s claim that support for independence has turned a corner. In Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill faces a no-confidence motion. Public Safety: Yorkshire Wildlife Park says the tiger involved in the fatal attack on a man who entered its enclosure is safe and will not be euthanised. Cricket: England has named a record 39 players on central and development contracts ahead of a major season, while confirming separate coaching setups for Test and white-ball teams.
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