AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNational Security: Keir Starmer vowed to crack down on foreign “proxies” and unveiled a new National Security (State Threats) Bill that would let the UK treat state-backed proxy activity like terrorism. Defence Funding: Defence insiders warn the public sector is close to “exhausting itself” as the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan faces unresolved funding wrangles, with private capital now floated. Northern Ireland Violence: Belfast saw anti-immigrant protesters torch cars and buildings after a knife attack; a 30-year-old man was charged and police and politicians urged calm. Online Safety & Privacy: A UK move to scan/filter photos and messages is sparking encryption worries among security chiefs. Social Media Rules: Technology Secretary pushes back on calls to scrap the under-16s social media ban, arguing it’s about protecting children. Food & Retail: Sainsbury’s is rolling out “Full on Fibre” labelling and a £3 Healthy Start top-up for eligible shoppers. Local Life (Birmingham): Parking fines hit record levels on one notorious Stratford Road stretch, while new school rankings highlight top-performing Birmingham secondaries. Travel: Long-haul travel demand is rebounding, with new EU entry/exit checks adding friction for Europeans-bound trips.
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