AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAssisted Dying Defeat: MPs have rejected the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales in a knife-edge Commons vote (286 against, 270 for), ending the bid to legalise assisted dying in its current form; supporters said terminally ill people deserve choice and dignity, while opponents warned safeguards are too weak—especially around coercion and disability—after the bill previously stalled in the Lords. Education Policy: The Department for Education says it is “considering the merits” of expanding exemptions from the international student levy beyond current groups, as universities press for the policy to be scrapped. Energy Bills & Grid: A watchdog warns households could face higher electricity network charges—about £104 a year by 2031—unless the grid upgrade keeps pace with renewable growth. Grenfell Follow-up: Government progress reports detail further delivery on Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations, including steps toward a Single Construction Regulator and more fire-engineering training funding. AI Safety Push: A cross-party group urges PM Andy Burnham to back a ban on artificial superintelligence after fresh warnings from AI insiders. Foreign Policy (Sudan): MPs debated UK sanctions and diplomatic support tied to the Sudan conflict and its humanitarian catastrophe.
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