AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRoyal Return: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their kids Archie (7) and Lilibet (5) have landed in the UK for an extended stay, reportedly flying privately into Birmingham Airport with no visible police presence, and they’re expected to start school in September while not resuming official royal duties. NHS Industrial Action: Theatre staff at four Greater Manchester hospitals (Northern Care Alliance) are striking again over overtime pay, with Unison linking the dispute to wider concerns about patient safety and staffing pressure. Business Rates: The government has launched a review of business rates for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, but Newcastle’s deputy leader says the system is “fundamentally broken” and needs wholesale reform. Disaster Response: Nepal flash floods on the Nepal–Tibet border have killed at least 157 people, with hundreds missing, including 33 UK nationals, as rescue teams warn a second flood could occur. Energy Costs: Ofgem’s energy price cap is set to rise 4% from October, pushing typical bills to £1,723 a year. Crime & Justice: John Sweeney, a double killer convicted in 2011, has died in prison. Sport & Culture: Newcastle unveiled £50m signing Nico Gonzalez; Nigella Lawson joins The Great British Bake Off as a judge; and Channel 4 premieres a new true-crime documentary on Lyra McKee’s murder.
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