AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat Alert: UKHSA issues amber heat health alert for Yorkshire and the Humber as Met Office red warnings cover parts of England and south-east Wales, with schools closing early and guidance urging risk assessments and extra care for vulnerable people. Climate Adaptation: Analysis warns the UK could see more frequent, longer heatwaves by 2052, pushing indoor temperatures up and raising risks for housing, health and essential services. Clean Energy Investment: Ed Miliband says the UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth, pointing to £100bn+ of private clean-energy investment pledged this parliament. Battery Recycling Boost: South West firm Altilium raises £750k to expand Plymouth’s ACT3 refinery for recovering critical battery materials from end-of-life EVs. Recycling Fire Response: Major incident at a Widnes recycling facility is stood down after a blaze involving hundreds of tonnes of waste, with road closures likely to linger. Marine Protection Push: Ministers are urged to protect Scotland’s inshore waters from damaging dredging and bottom trawling after a petition gathers 16,500+ signatures. Solar + Wind Integration: UK Power Networks confirms small wind can be added to some solar PV and battery setups on the DC side, helping extend renewable generation beyond daylight.
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