AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBrexit fallout: Sir John Major says Britain should rejoin the EU single market within five years, calling Brexit’s damage “devastating” and urging honesty about the costs. Online safety law: Netflix’s “Adolescence” has fed into the UK’s push for a social media ban for under-16s, with the policy now firmly in the spotlight. Health system under strain: Extreme heat has triggered NHS critical incidents, with overheated scanners, IT problems and disrupted cancer services reported across England. Weather emergency: The Met Office extended heat warnings as temperatures hit new June highs, forcing more school closures and travel disruption. Local governance: Birmingham councillors are pressing for a new approach after unauthorised encampments strain parks, while Dudley Council faces another accounts deadline miss. Business & jobs: UK food and drink exports fell to the lowest in a decade as US tariffs and Brexit trade friction bite. Royal transparency: King Charles became the first monarch to publish personal tax details, paying £12.9m last year. International: Search and rescue continues after twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, with casualties rising.
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