AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCost-of-living crackdown: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says new rules will make it easier to cancel hard-to-shift subscriptions and stop “fake discounts,” with clearer upfront info and a 14-day cooling-off period from January. Heatwave alert: The Met Office is considering a rare extreme red warning as Britain braces for another scorching spell, with temperatures possibly hitting 36C and widespread disruption. Wildfire emergency (Canada): In British Columbia, a fast-moving blaze near Okanagan Lake has forced more than 20,000 people to flee; authorities say the fire’s advance is slowing but homes remain at risk. Transport and driving: DVSA warns of frustrating delays as learner drivers face months-long waits for driving tests at many UK centres. Politics and prisons: Reform UK pledges to deport foreign nationals from British prisons, including plans to use overseas capacity if needed. Business and security: A survey finds 30% of British manufacturers suffered a cyber-incident in the past year, with only half having a response plan. Royal update: King Charles is set to step back from public view as Balmoral closes to visitors until late September. Sports: Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP at Silverstone, with Jorge Martin finishing second.
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