AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWomen’s Safety: Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney pledged legislation making misogynistic harassment a specific crime before next summer, alongside investment in schools to challenge harmful attitudes. Workers’ Rights: Northumberland MP Ian Lavery urged Taylor Wimpey to withdraw dismissal notices affecting 50 construction workers, alleging the firm was using “fire and rehire” before a ban takes effect on January 1; the company says it acted fairly. Books and the Law: Sally Rooney says her books are being withdrawn from UK sale over her support for Palestine Action, which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation. The legal risk centres on donating royalties to the group. BBC Funding: Reports say ministers are considering extending the licence fee to streaming platforms as part of plans to reform the BBC’s funding model. Defence: The head of the British Army warned that war is no longer unthinkable and said the public may need to make sacrifices as the UK confronts security risks.
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