AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChannel Crossings: A single small boat carrying a record 230 migrants reached the UK, beating a July high of 165, as French sea rescue warns smugglers are pushing “mega-dinghies” with “no limit” to numbers. Health & Medicines: UK regulators have approved Eli Lilly’s Foundayo (oral pill) for type 2 diabetes and weight management, with private prescriptions expected later this month. Cost of Living & Consumer Rules: Prime Minister Andy Burnham is moving subscription “easy to exit” cancellation rules and tougher limits on misleading “rip-off” discount claims forward to January. High Street Crackdowns: Burnham confirms longer police closure orders (up to a year) for “dodgy” barbers, vape shops and nail salons, giving councils more say over local high streets. Energy & Weather: Households are urged to avoid using electricity between 6pm and 8pm Wednesday during the solar eclipse, when solar generation could drop sharply. Cybersecurity in Industry: Make UK says 30% of manufacturers faced cyber incidents in the past year, with knock-on effects including production downtime and delayed deliveries.
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