AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeatwave & Drought: The Met Office warns of another scorching spell with parts of the UK facing 36C+ and rare extreme heat alerts, as drought deepens and officials consider emergency measures. Brexit Reset & EU Ties: Labour’s Brexit reset minister says Britain will move faster on EU cooperation on services, while sticking to manifesto red lines. Cost of Living Politics: Andy Burnham confirms a new supermarket rule from Aug 27 tied to plug-in “balcony solar” panels, alongside a wider push on bills. Prisons & Migration: Reform UK pledges to deport all foreign nationals from British prisons, including plans to free space by sending offenders abroad. Driving Tests: DVSA delays persist, with analysis showing half of learner drivers at many centres waiting over four months. Northern Ireland Rights: Health services recorded 333 cases of female genital mutilation in Northern Ireland over five years. Business & Security: MakeUK reports 30% of manufacturers hit by cyber-attacks in the past year, with only half prepared. Energy Policy: Consultation pressure grows around Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects as the UK weighs future supply. Sports: Pakistan’s Test win in Trinidad boosts hopes ahead of England series; meanwhile, European Athletics attention turns to Birmingham.
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