AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoNational Security: Police have re-arrested two men over suspected Iranian intelligence activity near RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces. No one has been charged; Iran denies involvement. Conservative Party: London Assembly chairman Andrew Boff has quit the Tories after being blocked from the mayoral selection race over his opposition to leaving the European human rights convention. Courts: A woman has told the trial of Russell Brand that he raped her in 2009; Brand denies all charges and says he has never engaged in non-consensual sex. Jobs: UK unemployment unexpectedly fell to 4.7%, but vacancies dropped below 700,000 for the first time since 2021, signalling continued strain for jobseekers. Weather: The Met Office warns Storm Austen could bring gusts of up to 70mph to exposed areas, with a yellow wind warning in parts of south-west England and Wales on Friday. Defence: RAF Typhoons will fly defensive patrols over Saudi Arabia to help protect against Houthi missiles and drones; the UK says they will not strike Houthi targets. Covid inquiry: The inquiry found government failures let the virus spread rapidly in care homes, where the sector was undervalued and poorly prepared.
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