AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoJerusalem Diplomatic Row: Israel downgraded the British consulate after UK sanctions over West Bank settler violence. Around 20 diplomats are leaving, but seven will remain at a renamed UK Mission to provide vital services. Security: Two Latvian men living in the UK were arrested after a breach at RAF Molesworth, a base hosting US and NATO intelligence hubs. Police say the incident is not currently linked to a separate RAF Fairford investigation. UK-Germany Ties: Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to work together against sabotage and cyberattacks, while Burnham signalled he wants deeper cooperation with the EU. Russia and Ukraine: The UK announced 38 new sanctions targeting alleged Russian war-support networks and pledged £54 million for Ukraine’s winter energy and humanitarian needs. Cost of Living: Diesel prices have topped £2 a litre at some Fermanagh forecourts, prompting calls for the Chancellor to rule out a fuel-duty rise. Universities: Nottingham plans its biggest restructuring in 145 years, including changes expected to affect 500 jobs, as UK universities face rising costs and squeezed income.
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