AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Crisis: Thames Water says it has enough cash to survive until the end of 2026, but warns it could run out by Christmas as debt climbs and a recapitalisation rescue plan still hangs in the balance. Heat & Health: The UKHSA has extended a yellow heat-health alert for the North West, including Merseyside, until Friday night, warning of higher risks for older people and care settings. Pollution & Waste: A major fire at a recycling centre in Avonmouth, Bristol, has prompted emergency advice to keep windows and doors closed as smoke continues. Plastics: A new report-style piece warns microplastics are now “everywhere”, with unavoidable exposure through food, drink and air. Biodiversity Digitisation: Oxford and Cambridge are teaming up to digitise 1.1 million natural history specimens, boosting research and conservation data. Nature Protection: Stone-curlew nesting concerns could derail plans for asylum housing at RAF Barnham, with habitat rules cited. Green Transport: Turntide’s modular battery system has landed its first production order for Hitachi Rail’s UK battery trains, aiming to cut costs and improve air quality. Circular Economy: Sheffield begins rolling out larger blue bins for paper and card across households by December.
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