AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRenewables Auction: Government keeps strike-price caps steady for AR8 renewables (offshore wind, onshore/remote islands wind, and solar), aiming for “competitive price outcomes” and stability between rounds. DWP Crackdown: Universal Credit checks will use bank data to flag 18 fraud/error “signs,” while PIP back-payments are still missing for about 2,400 people and ministers face pressure to scrap PIP for milder mental health conditions. Defence & NATO: UK confirms F-35 jets intercepted a Russian Bear-F near HMS Prince of Wales, after the aircraft dropped sonobuoys and failed to respond; Britain also plans to buy more U.S.-made F-35A jets to restore nuclear strike capability. Russia Sanctions: Fresh UK sanctions target Russian individuals and institutes tied to nerve agents used against Navalny and Salisbury. Local Politics: Birmingham faces backlash as bin collection changes roll out, moving some areas from weekly to fortnightly waste collection. Business & Economy: CBI data shows financial services activity plunging and business investment intentions hitting the weakest since the pandemic. Royal & Culture: RE is set to enter England’s national curriculum for the first time, with consultation on content.
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