AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Services: Malaysia’s Khazanah Research Institute says sustained investment in public services and targeted assistance are key to household wellbeing, urging the government to balance development spending with fiscal discipline. Public Sector Pay: Irish unions and government representatives reached an agreement in principle for pay increases of 10.75% over two years and nine months, calling off a planned strike by more than 400,000 workers while members consider the deal. Local Government: Pembrokeshire County Council has awarded a £4.95 million contract for a three-year AI programme aimed at improving resident services and staff productivity, after identifying 108 potential uses. Children’s Services: Herefordshire Council is set to begin recruiting a new director after a period of major improvement in a department once rated inadequate. Energy Planning: The UK government rejected the proposed 840-megawatt Botley West solar farm, citing harm to the Green Belt, heritage sites and landscape, along with aviation safety concerns.
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