AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCricket: Joe Root says England have “got back on track” after a chaotic summer, as he and Jordan Cox steered England to a 3-0 Test whitewash over Pakistan at Edgbaston, winning by eight wickets after early wickets and a late scare. Northern Ireland/UK politics: Downing Street pushed back on Donald Trump’s comments backing Irish unification, saying the Good Friday Agreement conditions for a referendum aren’t met because there isn’t enough public support in Northern Ireland. Student finance: England will give clearer information on student loan terms before people take them out, including how repayment rules can change and how career choices affect repayments. Economy/BoE: The Bank of England faces fresh pressure to pause a bond-selling programme blamed for costing taxpayers more than £100bn, as policymakers weigh interest rates. Wales: A Wales Coast Path walker found an SUV wedged on the route, with police not attending; meanwhile Llanberis Mountain Rescue warned that record call-outs are driven by more inexperienced walkers taking on difficult terrain. Sport (rugby): England’s Red Roses began the WXV Global Series with a big win over Australia, while Scotland Women were heavily beaten by Canada.
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