AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAutumn Budget: Chancellor John Healey promised households and businesses breathing space, including a £100 energy payment for eligible households, the removal of gas standing charges and a fuel-duty freeze. The package raises the bank-profit surcharge to 6%; critics said it offered too little ambition as living costs and borrowing pressures mount. Ukraine Support: Britain pledged a further £10 billion in economic and military support, including £500 million for urgent military needs this winter, and reaffirmed a target to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. Devolution and Funding: The Budget gives mayors a greater share of business-rate revenue and sets out new devolution deals. Northern Ireland could miss out on extra cost-of-living support unless Stormont agrees a budget. Press Freedom: Tommy Robinson was found guilty of harassing two journalists and causing fear of violence; he is due to be sentenced in December.
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