AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublishing & books in the spotlight: A row over Sonia Gandhi’s memoir keeps bubbling in UK-linked publishing circles, with fresh claims about pressure on Penguin India and alleged redactions. Book culture & access: The “last refuge for forbidden books” story from Hong Kong’s independent bookstores highlights how pressure is squeezing small sellers. UK reading life: A new push for library-led literacy continues to trend, with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library repeatedly cited for its free-books impact on children. Media & storytelling: BBC’s Vigil season 3 lands on 30 August, with viewers told how to watch in the UK (and via VPN options). Local business & community: Whitstable’s independent high street and Harbour Books gets a shout-out as the seaside town leans into small publishers and shops. Policy & welfare: A DWP Pension Credit crackdown begins, with 100,000 pensioners asked for bank statements—potentially affecting payments.
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