AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSlavery and the Commonwealth: King Charles plans to address slavery with “unflinching honesty” at next week’s summit in Antigua. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to a formal apology, but rules out financial reparations. Caribbean leaders welcomed the shift while insisting an apology without repair is incomplete; Guyana proposed a Commonwealth panel to assess slavery’s lasting development costs. London Protests: Police arrested at least 139 people at a rally opposing the ban on Palestine Action, ahead of a Supreme Court appeal. Jobs: Virgin Media O2 is reported to be planning thousands of UK job cuts as part of a cost-cutting drive. Household Bills: The autumn Budget promises millions of households £100 off energy bills, alongside tax rises for banks and other changes. Migration: Nearly 1,000 people crossed the Channel in two days, as Britain announced capped refugee pathways for seven countries from 2027. Defence: The UK pledged an additional £10 billion in support for Ukraine and committed to raising defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.
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