AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBudget and Welfare: John Healey’s first Budget offers households £100 towards winter energy bills and business-rate relief, funded partly by higher taxes on banks, savers and landlords. He says welfare spending must fall, but retreated from suggesting it would happen before the next election; Andy Burnham says there is no timetable. Critics say the cautious package leaves Britain’s deeper economic problems unresolved. Europe: Burnham is preparing for closer UK-EU ties, with a summit due on 20 November. An Irish minister says Dublin should help keep a path open for Britain to rejoin, while acknowledging sensitivities around Brexit. Defence and Security: The RAF chief warns threats to Britain are rapidly evolving, as the Government faces criticism over defence funding. Healey’s 2030 goal of spending 3% of GDP on defence relies on reserves, a move the IFS says leaves less room for unexpected shocks. Britain has also pledged an additional £10bn in support for Ukraine. Northern Ireland: The DUP says it will stop cooperating in the power-sharing executive over a banned parade, raising fresh tensions at Stormont.
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