AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoNHS Cancer Breakthrough: NICE has reversed its earlier refusal and will make the life-extending breast cancer drug Enhertu available on the NHS in England from Thursday for around 1,000 women with HER2-low advanced disease, after a pricing deal. BoE Rates Watch: The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% today, but energy-driven inflation pressures are keeping a hike on the table. Cost of Living Politics: With inflation at 3.1% in August, economists say the Autumn Budget is the next big test for households facing higher fuel and food bills. Border Security Alarm: A report warns tens of thousands of unscheduled small-aircraft flights could be a “blind spot” for UK border security and national safety. Gambling Advertising Crackdown Push: Peers urge a near-total tobacco-style ban on gambling ads, arguing digital promotion is driving harm. Defence & NATO: NATO chief Mark Rutte says European countries and Canada are adding $258bn to alliance investment, while Canada formally applies to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force. Local & Community: Research finds nearly half of English constituencies have poor access to green or blue spaces, deepening inequality. Sport & Culture: Bournemouth begin their Europa League run against Real Sociedad, and the Falconets face England in the U-20 Women’s World Cup last-16.
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