AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBudget: Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget is due Wednesday, with high borrowing costs limiting room for cost-of-living help as the government also promises a funded path to higher defence spending. A reported minimum-wage rise to £13.20 an hour is among the expected measures. Europe: Andy Burnham says the UK will not rejoin the EU this Parliament, but wants an “honest discussion” about restoring free movement; No 10 says no decision on how any proposal would be put to voters. Defence: Wes Streeting warns Britain has just over 1,000 days to prepare for potential conflict, citing Russia’s military build-up and other threats. Emergency planning: Ministers are urging households to keep three days of essentials at home in case floods, cyberattacks or outages disrupt services. Sanctions: A Russian diesel tanker still under UK and EU sanctions has passed through UK waters without interception, raising questions about enforcement as it reportedly heads towards the US. Pensions: A campaign to lower the state pension age to 65 is gaining support, adding pressure on ministers ahead of the Budget.
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