AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRussian Naval Activity: The Royal Navy says it tracked a Russian intelligence ship and two warships in three operations near Britain, deploying helicopters from Cornwall to Scotland. Immigration: Most migrants will face a 10-year wait for settlement instead of five, but eligible care workers keep the five-year route. The changes are expected next year and may apply retrospectively. Slavery Debate: Ahead of the Commonwealth summit, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to a formal apology, while ruling out financial reparations; Ghana and Caribbean leaders are pressing for more. Consumer Protection: New Buy Now, Pay Later rules require stricter checks that shoppers can repay and give customers stronger refund and complaint rights. Energy Bills: British Gas can resume fitting prepayment meters in customers’ homes to recover unpaid bills, after a regulator lifted a restriction; the move raises fresh concerns about vulnerable households. Culture: Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre won top honours at the first Great British Theatres Awards after a major redevelopment. Homecoming: Hull adventurer Karl Bushby has returned after completing a 28-year, 50,000-kilometre trek around the world on foot.
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