AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUK Politics & Youth Policy: The UK Court of Appeal upheld the government’s ban on Palestine Action, while the government pushes ahead with a sweeping under-16 social media ban (including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook), with Gibraltar signaling it’s “very likely” to follow. Government Accountability & Tech: Nigeria’s education ministry denied a cyberattack on NEMIS, blaming a hosting SSL configuration issue; in Ontario, documents suggest officials were warned about a ransomware breach at a home-care agency more than a month before the public was told. Diplomacy & War: Zelenskyy says G7 talks focus on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and pushing diplomacy to end the war; meanwhile the US and Iran agreed to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with key nuclear issues still unresolved. Infrastructure & Public Services: Thames Water’s rescue deal faces fresh resistance as the environment secretary raises objections to Ofwat, keeping nationalisation on the table. International Development: Sweden announced a new democracy support package for Eastern Europe. Local Governance & Economy: Delhi is considering a ₹5,000 scrappage incentive for older passenger e-rickshaws; and Pakistan’s JazzCash/Mobilink Bank will let users buy short-term government Treasury Bills via smartphones.
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