AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUK Economy & Cost of Living: Retail sales volumes fell 0.5% in July after June’s weather-boosted surge, with clothing and footwear the biggest drag, while borrowing came in higher than expected. Road Safety: A wrong-way crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough killed seven people including two police officers; authorities link it to a wider “wrong-side” driving trend seen in England and Ireland. Housing Pressure: New analysis says Birmingham buyers can get 49% less living space than a decade ago as prices outpace wages. Royal & Security: Prince Harry has privately appealed to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood over uncertainty about police protection as he and Meghan prepare to return to the UK; Meghan’s acting comeback talk also continues. Public Services & Money: HMRC warns some Child Benefit claims for 16–19-year-olds must be confirmed by August 31 or payments stop, and DWP benefits due over the bank holiday will be paid early on Friday. Energy Bills (Scotland): Scotland’s energy minister urges more UK action beyond Burnham’s VAT cut plan ahead of winter. Weather: The Met Office warns this year’s El Niño could be the biggest in over a century, raising odds of extreme conditions.
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