AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCost of Living: UK inflation rose to 3.5% in September, driven partly by fuel prices, while public debt topped £3 trillion for the first time. The figures land just before next week’s Budget, with businesses urging ministers to ease costs. Schools: The government accepted all 27 recommendations in a review that found three in five Jewish students had experienced antisemitism, including better teacher training and a national advice hotline. Energy: Ministers approved the contested Jackdaw gas field, citing energy security; critics say it offers little relief for bills and risks undermining climate goals. Security: Police rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence in connection with an alleged plot at RAF Fairford. Defence: The UK will send Typhoon jets for defensive patrols over Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks, ruling out offensive strikes. Cybersecurity: Critical flaws in PHP prompted shutdowns of government and other websites across Europe, while a Google Cloud outage disrupted UK banks, courts and couriers.
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