AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave Watch: Britain is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures pushing toward 36°C in parts of the east and southeast and a yellow health alert in place for London, the Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber. Housing & Cost of Living: The Renters’ Rights Act is live, but early data suggests rents are rising and listings are tightening, with lettings figures pointing to landlords resetting higher starting prices. Money & Pensions: DWP confirms an extra payment alongside the basic state pension for eligible people in August, while separate analysis warns many “average earners” could face steep student loan repayments under Plan 5. Crime & Justice: A man has been charged with child sexual assaults after a Birmingham shop incident, and campaigners are furious that PC Andrew Harper’s killers remain eligible for early release. Transport & Safety: Police seized a rare £3.7m Ferrari Monza SP2 during a crackdown on uninsured and dangerous driving. International: Wildfires in Canada’s British Columbia have forced more than 20,000 to flee as the fire front reaches Okanagan Lake. Scams & Tickets: The UK government and O2 launch a “Stop! Think Fraud” push urging fans to use official ticket sites as ticket fraud losses hit £150m.
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