AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoExtreme Heat & Wildfires: Andy Burnham will chair COBRA again as the UK faces another scorching day, with Met Office warnings of up to 38C, drought pressures, and firefighters warning of a “national emergency.” Courts & Tech Rules: HMCTS in England and Wales bans Meta AI/video “glasses” in courthouses, with devices confiscated on entry. Property & Housing Push: Arada UK’s boss urges faster housebuilding via easier first-time buyer lending, stamp duty updates and planning simplification. Business & Manufacturing: SBO expands metal additive manufacturing capacity, adding printers and post-processing, including UK investment at 3T Additive in Newbury. Sports & Culture: Stirling is named Time Out’s best UK place to visit in 2026, while Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil is praised for bringing communities together. Science & Safety: The UK braces for a major solar eclipse tonight, but specialist glasses are selling out—experts urge safe viewing methods. Health & Public Life: The Office star Lucy Davis says her stage 4 breast cancer is incurable. Public Opinion: A YouGov poll finds nearly half of Britons want immigration from Israel reduced or stopped.
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