AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Economy: The ONS says GDP grew 0.4% in the second quarter (April to June), easing from 0.6% earlier, with June up 0.3% after May was revised to flat—services led, including tech and information. Cost of Living & Iran War: The Iran conflict is still expected to weigh on growth via higher energy prices, with warnings that momentum could fade later in the year. Extreme Heat: Britain braces for its fifth heatwave, with Met Office amber “extreme heat” alerts and temperatures possibly near 38C, alongside health warnings and wildfire risk. Workplace Safety: A YouGov poll for Friends of the Earth finds 79% of people back legal maximum workplace temperature limits. Transport Rules: Andy Burnham’s planned driving-rule changes could affect some motorists’ annual costs, with potential savings highlighted for EV charging and bus fare caps. Politics: Clacton’s by-election ballot is unusually long—three-foot paper with 34 candidates—while Nigel Farage faces joke rival Count Binface. Local Economy/Planning: Blackpool’s proposed data-centre “Silicon Sands” campus sparks a petition over noise, light and pollution concerns. Cybersecurity: Keeper Security issues back-to-school guidance for education IT teams amid rising AI-fuelled phishing and impersonation threats.
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