AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWimbledon Shockwave: British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked No.114, stunned Flavio Cobolli to reach the semi-finals at Wimbledon—an Open-era rarity and a fairy-tale run that has even drawn royal attention. Heatwave Watch: The Met Office says the UK’s third heatwave of the year is set to linger, with health warnings in place and London still struggling to cool down. Water & Sewage Scrutiny: Ofwat found “serious failings” at Severn Trent over wastewater and sewage handling, after the firm accepted breaches and said it has already invested £98m to fix them. Disability Benefits Pressure: A review of PIP highlights growing strain, with claimants now topping four million in England and Wales and critics calling the system dehumanising. City Politics & Power: Andy Burnham’s pitch for a “No10 in the North” in Manchester is stirring debate over how government should spread resources and influence. World Cup Mood: England could get an extra bank holiday if they win the World Cup, with a likely date of 24 July. Legal Fallout: Prince Harry’s phone-hacking privacy fight in the UK has ended in defeat, as costs from the long-running scandal keep climbing. Ofwat & Fines: A lawyer warns England households could face up to £2,500 fines over disputes involving shared garden fences.
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