AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEconomic Power Shift: Andy Burnham says he’ll move responsibility for economic growth from the Treasury to No 10 North, arguing Whitehall’s fiscal focus is “clouding” growth. Cost of Living: The move comes as UK inflation edges up to 2.9% in July, with energy prices blamed after Ofgem’s cap rise. Benefits Update: DWP confirms free school meals rules from September 1 for Universal Credit families, with eligibility rechecks. Public Safety: A man was “swallowed” by a sinkhole at a Cornwall holiday park, with 60 emergency workers involved in the rescue. Travel Alert: The FCDO issues fresh guidance for anyone travelling to the United States, warning to check hurricane-season updates. Local Community Care: Talking News charity Three Rivers Talking News expands audio coverage beyond local papers to help people with chronic illness and other reading difficulties. Sports & Culture: Coca-Cola teams up with Central Cee for a Premier League campaign track, while padel plans move forward for a former carpet factory site in Kidderminster. Tech & Security: Keeper Security launches a certified Microsoft Power Platform connector for secrets management.
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