AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndependence Push: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s nationalist leaders signed a memorandum in Cardiff calling for the right to self-determination and urging the UK to “prepare for, plan and facilitate constitutional change,” with the “future belongs in the European Union” message front and centre. Cost of Living & Pensions: The DWP confirmed a new autumn campaign to boost take-up of Pension Credit, worth an average £4,300, while households face another energy price cap rise from October 1. Bank of England Watch: Economists say the Bank may slow or pause its bond sales after mortgage rates hit near five-month highs ahead of Thursday’s decision. School Food Rules: England’s school dinner overhaul from September 2027 bans deep-fried foods and sugary items and tightens limits on other high-fat, high-salt options. Local Services: Network Rail begins a £4m upgrade with weekend closures on the East Coast Main Line, and Scottish Power reports power cuts in Runcorn. Scotland Culture & Sport: The Ivy Asia opens in Glasgow, and Josh Kerr targets the 1500m world record after a perfect 2026.
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