AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLabour Leadership & Election Talk: With Sir Keir Starmer stepping down, Andy Burnham is the frontrunner for No 10, while ministers insist the public “do not want a general election” despite polls showing near-half support. Cost of Living & Pensions: HMRC is urging millions to claim tax refunds they’re missing, and pensioners face a mix of support changes—Winter Fuel Payments now income-tested, Pension Credit eligibility for a free TV licence, and the State Pension age rising for younger cohorts. Benefits Crackdown: The DWP is rolling out tougher enforcement on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA, including bank account action and driving licence bans for some claimants. Schools & Justice: A draft ban on conversion practices in England threatens parents, teachers and doctors with up to five years in prison, while calls grow to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14. Scotland Politics & Sport: Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach after World Cup exit, and Scottish Labour is set to reconsider its independence stance and even whether to split from UK Labour. Foreign Affairs: UK officials praised Pakistan’s role in regional peace, and UK intelligence says Ukrainian strikes are creating more opportunities to target the Crimean Bridge. Security & Royals: Prince Harry is reportedly reconsidering a UK visit after police protection was denied, raising fresh questions about access and safety for the Sussex family.
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