AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefence Showdown at PMQs: Keir Starmer faced MPs over his long-delayed £298bn defence investment plan, with critics warning a £4.7bn funding gap could leave his successor short on day-one readiness. Immigration Costs: The Home Office is pushing a new asylum repayment rule, requiring some people to repay up to £10,000 for accommodation and support before permanent settlement. Media Merger Watch: Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy signalled the government may intervene in Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery under the Enterprise Act, citing concerns about plurality in news and on-demand services. Devolution Politics: Andy Burnham’s “No 10 North” pitch is under scrutiny, with voters fearing he’ll prioritise the north rather than govern for all of Britain. Sports Participation Gap: Sky research found girls aged 11-18 play far less sport than boys, with the widest gaps in parts of the West Midlands and North East. Local Banking Access: Lloyds confirmed Halifax will be phased out, while MPs secured a U-turn on cheque deposits at Post Office branches and Banking Hubs until 2030. Scotland Legal Reform: The Law Society of Scotland called for public consultation on whether the Lord Advocate should keep a dual role. Parliament & Courts: A former West Midlands Police officer denied a £720k fraud charge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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