AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Transport Policy: Andy Burnham has announced a £2 single bus fare cap across England from January 2027, reversing the £3 level set earlier, but the funding details are still “not worked through”, with ministers pointing to a £454m pot and grant changes. Cost of Living & Inflation: UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, easing pressure on travel costs for visitors, just as Burnham’s early measures roll out. Rail & Safety: British Transport Police are appealing after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train in May, and a separate incident at Prittlewell station saw a person taken to hospital after being hit by a train. Aviation & Fleet: flynas confirmed orders for 20 A321neo and five A330neo aircraft, signalling continued Middle East expansion. Maritime Disruption: Red Sea shipping faces fresh disruption as Houthis threaten routes, while oil prices jump on renewed Iran-US tensions affecting global supply chains. Logistics Tech: Ideagen bought Work Wallet to expand mobile-first EHS software for regulated workplaces. Mobility & Integration: Burnham says England should move toward an integrated, capped public transport system like Greater Manchester’s Bee Network.
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