AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Politics & Cost of Living: Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister on Monday, promising “breathing room” and a reset of priorities, including scrapping Starmer’s digital ID plan and pushing devolution. Heat & Health: The Met Office warns the UK could face its most intense heatwave yet, with temperatures possibly peaking around 38C late July, as heatwave impacts on rivers and wildlife continue to mount. Waste & Air Quality: Residents in Duckmanton, Derbyshire, say a growing landfill “eyesore” is bringing flies and dust clouds, making daily life “unbearable” during hot, dry weather. Road Safety: Research from Swansea University finds many drivers underestimate SUV risks to pedestrians and cyclists, prompting calls for tougher restrictions and taxes. Energy Security & Climate Backdrop: Oil prices surge above $90 as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, underlining how geopolitical shocks can quickly hit energy costs. Tech for Materials: Bezos and the UK government back Cambridge AI startup CuspAI with a £2bn-scale push to speed up discovery of new materials for chips and clean energy. Cyber & Healthcare Data: Craneware discloses a cyber incident after hackers stole employee and customer/partner records, though it says services weren’t disrupted.
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