AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSlavery Debate: Andy Burnham says the UK is open to a formal apology for its role in the slave trade but rejects financial reparations, proposing instead to restructure debt for poorer Commonwealth countries. CARICOM welcomed talks but said reparatory justice must remain on the table. Jobs and Budget: The OBR warns the income-tax threshold freeze could cost 215,000 jobs by 2030. The Budget also raises bank taxes to help fund household energy support. Trade and Investment: Britain is pitching £3.5bn in export-finance capacity to support eligible business with Guyana, as trade between the countries grows. Industry: The UK is backing Rolls-Royce’s return to the narrowbody aircraft-engine market, with £1.25bn pledged for development and a separate £2.5bn government framework deal for future engines.
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