AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPoundland Rescue: Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds plans further talks with the retailer’s owner as officials race to avert collapse. MPs on the business committee also plan to recall the investor for a public hearing. Police Accountability: Police Scotland’s chief says 11 officers convicted of crimes are still being paid, while 80 suspended officers cost taxpayers about £4.5m a year. She will raise delays in disciplinary rules with MSPs. AI Data Centres: An estimated 6,000 people marched to the Scottish Parliament, demanding public consultation on large-scale data centre plans and a say for affected communities. Housing Target: Internal forecasts show government policy has reduced expected homebuilding, adding to doubts over Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes in England. Budget Mood: Polling suggests the Budget is viewed more positively than those of the past five years, but many still expect little improvement for households or the economy.
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