AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSevere Weather: Storm Austen brought gusts of up to 111mph in Cornwall, leaving thousands without power and disrupting flights, trains and schools. Storm Boelo is forecast to bring more heavy rain and high winds this weekend. Cybersecurity: A software vulnerability forced 32 government services offline as officials warned of growing cyber threats and urged households and businesses to prepare for disruption. Economy: Business activity rose to its strongest level since February in October, but retail sales fell 0.4% in September and consumer confidence suffered its steepest monthly drop since the pandemic began. Energy: The grid operator says supplies should cover winter demand, with a 5.5GW electricity buffer, but gas and power prices have surged, and January could be more vulnerable to disruption. Defence: MPs say the UK ranks near the bottom of NATO on rearmament readiness, warning that gaps must be addressed as security risks grow.
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