AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK–EU Reset: Britain and the EU have agreed draft terms to remove many food-export checks, with the government estimating the deal could add £5.1bn a year to the economy. Migration Rules: The Home Secretary’s settlement overhaul is expected to extend the wait for many migrants to 10 years, while eligible care workers retain a five-year route. Holyrood Elections: John Swinney rejected calls to review Scotland’s rules allowing some foreign nationals with limited leave to stand for election, despite a committee warning about public trust. Commonwealth and Slavery: King Charles voiced “profound personal sorrow” over slavery but offered no apology; Andy Burnham is open to a formal apology while ruling out reparations. Meanwhile, UK aid to Commonwealth countries is projected to fall sharply. Northern Ireland: DUP MP Carla Lockhart quit the party over its response to the Drumcree parade dispute and will sit as an independent unionist. High Street Jobs: MPs urged ministers to protect Poundland from asset-stripping as the retailer’s future and 12,000 jobs remain uncertain.
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