AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStormont scrutiny: Ulster Unionist leader Jon Burrows says Northern Ireland’s Assembly is failing on tough fiscal decisions, pointing to “rampant waste” in public spending and arguing reforms are overdue. Water safety education: A new North East campaign urges families to stay water-safe after multiple sea tragedies, highlighting that drowning risk is unequal and water can be “unpredictable and dangerous”. Careers fair for armed forces families: A free military careers event in Tidworth (Sept 17) will bring 90+ employers and training providers, including education and public sector support, for service leavers and veterans. AI regulation in finance: The FCA adds Anthropic to its “supercharged sandbox”, letting firms test AI tools for areas like fraud detection and governance. University employability debate: A piece argues universities must move beyond “job readiness” as a one-off promise, given fast-changing skills and AI-driven learning. Back-to-school costs: Tesco’s Clubcard deal cuts F&F school uniform prices by 25% for a limited time. School safety incident: RAF Typhoons were scrambled after a schoolboy hoax threat involving a Qatar Airways flight, with police warning false reports can cause serious disruption. SEND/education infrastructure: Warwickshire opens a new college for SEND pupils, adding specialist capacity.
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