AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCost of Living & Inflation: UK CPI inflation jumped to 2.9% in July, driven largely by a sharp rise in gas costs after Ofgem’s energy price cap change, adding fresh pressure to household budgets as the Iran war keeps energy markets tense. Public Finance & Fraud: Scotland’s public sector uncovered almost £22m in fraud and errors through the National Fraud Initiative, with the biggest gains tied to council tax, pensions, business rates and duplicate payments. Transport & Access: England will scrap the weekday restriction on disabled bus passes from April 2027, letting eligible passengers use them any time of day, with ministers saying it will cut costs and improve access to work and healthcare. Climate & Food Security: New research warns the UK is exposed to food price shocks because it relies heavily on imported fruit and veg from climate-stressed countries, while Europe’s heat is also blamed for major marine heatwave expansion and worsening farming conditions. Business & Local Economy: National Express’s West Midlands bus operations are set to be sold to the WMCA in a deal worth about £102m, as the region gains full control of services. Sports (Women’s Hockey): India’s unbeaten women’s team face England in a Pool D decider at the Hockey World Cup, with India aiming to top the group and England needing a win to stay in contention.
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