AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Cost of Living: EY warns the UK could tip into recession and see inflation surge if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed into 2027, with growth forecasts turning negative in the worst case. Fuel Theft: Forecourt Eye says drivers have stolen nearly £200,000 of fuel from UK petrol pumps every day since the Iran oil crisis began, with incidents up sharply. Food Prices: UBS argues “cheap food” may be over, pointing to climate shocks, farm profitability, labour costs and welfare rules pushing UK grocery prices higher. Energy Transition: Veolia trials a “UK first” non-amine carbon capture pilot at Sheffield’s waste-to-energy plant, while Masdar secures £97m financing for UK battery storage projects. Business & Markets: UK manufacturing output hit a near two-year high as exports strengthen, and National Grid reshuffles leadership to speed delivery of its £70bn investment push. Politics: Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe accuses Nigel Farage of lying over pact talks, as Farage says he’s open-minded about an alliance. Public Appeal: The National Trust launches an emergency appeal after wildfire damage wiped out heathland at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk.
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