AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeatwave Emergency: England braces for record-breaking 40C conditions as the Met Office issues a rare red “extreme heat” warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with schools closing early and transport curbs urging people to travel only if necessary. Politics & Economy: Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister less than two years after taking office, with Andy Burnham tipped to take over; meanwhile, the UK services sector shrank at the fastest pace since January 2023, underlining the tough backdrop for whoever leads next. Brexit Fallout Debate: A fresh wave of commentary argues Brexit “drag” and market friction have held back growth and helped reshape labour exploitation rather than deliver the promised benefits. Consumer Watchdog: The CMA orders StubHub UK to refund more than 51,000 customers and fines it nearly £900,000 for “drip pricing” that hid mandatory fees until checkout. Royal Transparency: Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill to boost transparency as royal finances face renewed scrutiny. Charity Funding: Save the Children UK reports income down £43m last year, mainly linked to cuts in US aid. Tech & Law: Apple iCloud class action heads toward trial, with Which? saying eligible UK users could claim around £77 each.
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