AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEconomic Growth: The UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter, its fastest quarterly rise in more than two years. The ONS pointed to strong services and AI-related activity, while Andy Burnham said the focus must now be on bills, jobs and investment. Climate Policy: At COP31, Burnham called climate change a national security issue and named Dame Madeleine Alessandri the UK’s first climate security envoy, while reaffirming the 2050 net-zero target. National Security: Former cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill warned Britain is already on the front line of hybrid warfare, citing cyberattacks and attempts to disrupt political cohesion. The Royal Navy also agreed a deal to equip UK commandos with AI software linking sensors, drones and data. Welfare Reform: Youth employment adviser Alan Milburn proposed moving under-25s off sickness and disability benefits and onto a youth allowance; he said savings could take a decade to emerge. Gaza: At Prime Minister’s Questions, Burnham said the government was pressing Israel to allow more aid into Gaza and had taken further steps on sanctions linked to West Bank settlements.
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