AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNorthern Ireland Politics: The Drumcree Orange Order standoff continues in Portadown as the DUP warns there can be “no business as usual” at Stormont, with heated Stormont exchanges and calls for investigations into alleged breaches. Heathrow & Growth: Treasury minister James Murray says a Heathrow third runway is “really important” for jobs and investment after PM Andy Burnham declined to give explicit backing. Energy Costs & Green Levies: The energy secretary floats shifting green levies off bills and onto general taxation, potentially saving households but risking higher taxes. AI & Jobs: An AI minister says the UK needs contingency plans for worst-case labour market disruption, with warnings of millions of jobs at risk. Diesel Shock: Diesel hits a new record around 199p a litre as the UK prepares for a possible US diesel export ban and seeks a diplomatic fix. FCA & Fraud: The FCA publishes findings on money mule activity, urging firms to tighten controls and improve information-sharing. Cybersecurity: CISA issues a critical advisory after Cydome finds flaws in Wärtsilä FOS software, with a patch confirmed. Industrial Policy: Labour conference coverage highlights plans for a publicly owned “Great British Grid” and a new research ship backed by £115m for marine monitoring and jobs. Business Spotlight: Cumbria’s Oxley Group is shortlisted for a Global Britain Award for export growth.
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