AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew PM momentum: Andy Burnham’s first fortnight is packed with cost-of-living moves and a power shift to “No.10 North”, while ministers turn to social care and youth unemployment. Border crackdown: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she’s “laser-like focused” on securing the border, pointing to rising removals and NCA action as small-boat crossings continue. Prison release safeguards: Burnham is weighing whether to exempt child sex offenders from an early-release scheme amid overcrowding pressure and intense victim-safety concerns. State pension boost: Burnham and John Healey confirm a higher personal tax-free allowance for pensioners, with the triple lock set to lift payments. Energy help: VAT removal on domestic electricity bills from October is paired with Warm Home Discount messaging for eligible households. Climate and food risk: Farmers warn drought could drive food shortages as rainfall stays far below normal. Defence industry row: A Rolls-Royce absence from BAE’s Brontanax drone programme is linked to an Orpheus engine pricing dispute. International: Ukraine plans faster Gripen E training and deliveries from early 2029 with EU financing backed by the UK. Public safety abroad: Two firefighting helicopters crash in Greece during wildfire operations; crews are being searched for.
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