AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoState Pension tax squeeze: HMRC is set to charge millions of state pensioners as frozen tax thresholds collide with the triple lock, with forecasts warning up to 9.3m could be liable by 2030. Savings shake-up: NS&I has confirmed Premium Bonds rule changes from 1 July, lifting the prize fund rate to 3.80% and shortening odds to 22,000-to-1. DWP retirement age changes: The state pension age is being raised to 67 by 2028, with further increases planned to 68 later this century, prompting reminders that retirement isn’t automatic at the age. DWP cash support: Scotland’s Best Start Grant school-age payment opens, with £331.95 per child for eligible families receiving six DWP benefits. Crypto audit milestone: UK Financial Ltd says it has completed an Ethereum architecture audit ahead of CoinMarketCap filing and an ERC-3643 transition. Cybersecurity focus: Senior CISO leaders are set to gather in London for a peer forum on AI-driven risk, cloud security and incident response. Energy infrastructure security: Sky News reports fears that hostile drones could trigger mass blackouts, with critics calling for stronger physical protection for National Grid assets. Market structure debate: A CMA road and rail procurement study flags potential efficiency savings of 10–25%, worth £2–£5bn a year. Devolution finance idea: Commentary argues mayors need the fiscal architecture to issue municipal bonds for local infrastructure investment.
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