AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBudget Fallout: British business confidence slumped after the 2026 Budget, with firms’ expectations for revenue, investment and hiring all falling. Retailers warn the measures may not be enough to protect high streets as Poundland faces administration. Defence: Former senior military chiefs say Britain is not ready for war, accusing the government of delaying urgent spending and risking the country’s security. Devolution: Andy Burnham’s push for wider regional powers met resistance from Scotland and Wales, whose leaders said decisions on devolution rest with their own governments. Wales, however, called progress on fiscal powers a significant step forward. Free Speech: The UK barred Swedish academic Andreas Malm from entering ahead of a London event with Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori, citing concerns his presence would not be conducive to the public good. The decision has fuelled debate over political expression. Royal Tour and Reparations: King Charles visited a Guyana execution site linked to the 1823 slave uprising as Caribbean leaders renewed calls for Britain to apologise and pay reparations; the government has not issued an apology. By-election: Reform UK took a former Labour-held council seat in Worksop East, adding to its recent local gains.
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