AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAntarctic Heritage: Conservation groups and the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust are pushing to protect Shackleton’s Endurance, discovered in 2022 and still largely intact, after concerns that warming seas and rising interest from exploration vessels could damage the wreck. Expedition Cruising & Falklands Links: The Expedition Cruise Network Conference (29–30 September, London) will feature marine archaeologist Mensun Bound and trends analyst Dr Antonia Ward, with the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust set to display a detailed 3D model of Endurance. Brexit Trade Impact on the Falklands: An LSE economics report argues Brexit has made the UK poorer overall and highlights how Falkland exports to the EU have faced tariffs and quotas since leaving, with knock-on effects for overseas trade. Armed Forces Day (Portsmouth): Royal Navy veterans praised this year’s turnout while criticising funding and direction in the armed forces, calling for better spending and delivery. Local Politics: Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas has been arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault, with the party suspending him pending a police investigation.
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