AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCommons grilling: Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister’s Questions, insisting the UK will fully fund defence and meet NATO commitments to 2035 despite rising borrowing costs. Cost of living & markets: Energy price pressure continues as Ofgem lifts the cap by 4% from October 1 (about £60 a year for a typical bill), while bond yields hover near multi-year highs. Prison overcrowding: The early release scheme is due to start 1 October, with the government tightening it and exempting more serious offenders after pressure from victims’ families. Winter support: DWP says state pensioners will get a £300 winter bonus for eligible over-80s (with £200 for some under-80s). Politics & influence: Labour MPs push Burnham’s new taskforce to tackle mega-donors, with calls for an immediate donations cap. Public services: Health visiting evidence in England backs more investment to improve child outcomes. Culture & diplomacy: King Charles, Macron and Burnham toured the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, framing it as a symbol of renewed UK-France ties. Local planning: Walsall green-belt housing plans for 355 homes at Aldridge are headed to a government inspector.
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