AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shipping Shock: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged after renewed US-Iran strikes, with only 14 transits reported on Sunday and fears driving “dark routes” and defensive routing; UK maritime monitoring says the threat level remains severe as a container ship was attacked and oil prices jumped. Digital Driving Licences: New data finds most UK motorists are against digital driving licences, despite GOV.UK Wallet plans and DVLA testing, with 55% saying they wouldn’t use them. Rail & Ticketing Upgrade: Northern’s pay-as-you-go rail trial has passed 30,000 journeys, using a mobile-first app with daily/weekly fare caps on routes including Leeds–Harrogate and Sheffield–Doncaster. Road & Construction Disruption: Greater Manchester roadworks are set to cause widespread delays, with temporary traffic lights on multiple A and B roads running into August. Heat Health Toll: Research links May and June heatwaves in England and Wales to at least 2,700 excess deaths, with climate change making extreme heat more dangerous. Public Transport Safety: British Transport Police are investigating a serious injury incident after a man was hit by a train between Witham and Colchester, causing cancellations and delays.
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