AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSlavery Apology: Ed Miliband says a formal apology would not cost taxpayers or involve reparations, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham pursues talks with Commonwealth countries and considers a £40m Caribbean package. UK–EU Trade: A draft deal would remove many post-Brexit food checks, potentially easing export costs; some critics warn Britain may have to follow more EU rules. Immigration: The government has dropped a proposed 15-year settlement wait for some migrant care workers, retaining a five-year route subject to conditions. Welsh Covid Review: Opposition parties say the Welsh Government’s new review lacks the powers of a public inquiry and will not provide proper scrutiny of pandemic decisions. Aid Oversight: A new report says UK aid-spending transparency has fallen, citing budget cuts and ministerial turnover. Education: The government has apologised to Ukrainian children who were directed to take Russian GCSEs and is funding a Ukrainian qualification, expected in schools from 2028.
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