AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoService Disruption: A global Microsoft outage is affecting NHS services, pharmacies, police, schools and businesses across the UK, delaying some appointments, prescriptions and online reports. UK-EU Relations: A Lords committee says Parliament needs stronger oversight as the government prepares agreements with Brussels that could align UK rules with future EU legislation. Economy: GDP grew 0.7% in the third quarter, its fastest rise in more than two years, helped by investment in AI, though analysts warn growth may slow. Security: The UK has sanctioned all ten of Russia’s largest oil producers; two Iranian men were convicted of spying on UK-based journalists. Universities: Strikes over job cuts are disrupting teaching at universities including Nottingham, Dundee and Edinburgh, with further action possible. Household Finances: A new report says millions are shut out of mainstream credit; 37% of recently declined applicants surveyed said they had paid every bill on time. Trade: India says it will honour reduced duties on Scotch whisky under its UK trade deal, amid a dispute over imports held at Indian ports.
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