AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEconomy: UK GDP grew 0.7% in the third quarter, its fastest quarterly rise in more than two years, as AI and defence spending boosted activity. Russia Sanctions: Britain became the first country to sanction all 10 of Russia’s largest oil producers, alongside shadow-fleet vessels and other energy targets. Security: Russian activity in UK waters is up 41%, the Defence Secretary said. Two Iranian men were convicted of spying on dissident journalists, while a US Army officer arrested in Britain on suspicion of spying for Russia is expected to face UK charges. Climate Security: Andy Burnham appointed Dame Madeleine Alessandri as the UK’s first special representative for climate security at COP31. Diplomacy: The UK and Azerbaijan elevated ties to a strategic partnership, agreeing to deepen cooperation on energy, security and technology.
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