AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoRoyal & Politics: YouGov polling says King Charles has hit his highest approval rating since becoming monarch, while Prince William and Princess Catherine remain the most popular royals. Elections: Greater Manchester’s mayoral race is headed to a second round, with Labour’s Bev Craig and Reform UK’s Sian Astley progressing after no one cleared 50% first-choice votes. Business & Jobs: Betfred plans to close 132 betting shops and cut 600+ roles from September, blaming higher taxes and economic uncertainty. Energy: BP says it wants to sell its North Sea oil and gas business as the new government signals a more “pragmatic” approach to offshore drilling. Defence: Rheinmetall has won a contract to build British Army RCH 155 155mm howitzer gun assemblies in Telford. Culture & Charts: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s “Rein Me In” breaks the UK record for the most weeks at No.1, reaching 19 weeks. Travel & Safety: A UK High Court has rejected a challenge to plans for a new Chinese “super embassy” in London. Weather & Water: Hosepipe bans are tightening in parts of the Midlands and Severn Trent urges customers to be mindful of usage.
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