AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAssisted Dying Rebuff: MPs have rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales, voting 286-270 after a tense Commons debate, dashing hopes for a change that had cleared the Commons before but stalled in the Lords. Westminster Media & Trust: NUJ chair Rebecca Long-Bailey pressed in a Westminster Hall debate for an independent way to define “trustworthy” news, warning ministers and tech giants shouldn’t control accreditation. Israel Sanctions Fallout: The UK’s settlement sanctions are escalating diplomatic tensions, with Israel announcing moves including closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem and restricting entry for some UK figures. EU Housing Rules: A proposed EU framework could let local authorities clamp down on holiday-home ownership, making it harder for Britons to buy second homes abroad. Cost of Living Pressure: HMRC savings changes are flagged as a “triple blow” for savers, while fuel prices are expected to rise as oil tracks the Iran conflict. Security Threat Warning: MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum says the UK faces a more complex threat mix now than after 9/11, combining terrorism with state-backed risks. Northern Ireland Devolution: The UK has increased its offer to Stormont to break the budget impasse, now understood at £1.5bn.
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