AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Politics & Defence: As Keir Starmer prepares to step down, the defence investment plan is still sparking a fight over a reported £5bn funding gap, with Starmer insisting the upgrade is the biggest since the 1980s while critics warn it leaves Britain less safe. Immigration & Asylum Costs: New Home Office proposals would require some asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 for housing and support before permanent settlement, with the scheme means-tested. Armed Forces Modernisation: The UK has unveiled a £5bn programme to expand drones and autonomous systems across the Army, Navy and RAF. Policing & Justice: The police watchdog is investigating officers in the Henry Nowak stabbing case after footage showed him being handcuffed and arrested while dying. Scotland Animal Welfare: Scotland’s glue trap ban is now in force, with fines up to £40,000. Crime & Safety (Scotland): Hate crime charges hit a record high, and new figures show a rise in rape and attempted rape in Glasgow. Business & Travel: Four UK airlines have collapsed, cancelling bookings and holidays. Banking: Lloyds is set to axe the Halifax brand from UK high streets, moving customers over without branch closures. International: A UK security adviser met Qatar officials to discuss regional stability, including Lebanon and US-Iran diplomacy.
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