AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeatwave Watch: The Met Office and UKHSA have issued yellow heat-health alerts as the UK braces for a fifth heatwave, with temperatures forecast to hit 36C in parts of East Anglia and the South East, and advice urging people to keep curtains shut, avoid midday sun, and stay hydrated. Drought & Food Security: Suffolk farmers say the driest July on record is already cutting yields by 25–30%, with harvest starting weeks early and fears growing over food supply. Wildfires Across Europe: Record-breaking heat and drought are driving major wildfires across Europe, with billions in economic damage and warnings that the season is getting longer and harsher. Consumer Cost of Living: A new report puts a “laziness tax” on unused smartphones, estimating Brits are sitting on £3.4bn in lost value by not selling old devices. Household Safety & Scams: Drivers are warned about a RingGo text scam that mimics the parking service to steal login and card details. Solar Eclipse Plans: Next Wednesday’s solar eclipse will be the most complete UK view in decades, with ESA livestream options if the weather turns. Local Crime & Community: Police are hunting thieves after dozens of rare silver antiques were stolen from a National Trust manor in Warwickshire.
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