AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup logistics hit: England’s 2026 preparations in Kansas City were thrown into chaos after training kit was stolen from a team vehicle en route from Florida, with police arresting two people and the FA working to recover missing boots, balls and coaching equipment. Energy & food supply strain: Farmers warn Iran-linked disruption could trigger a “global fertiliser shortage” and a looming “calorie crisis”, pushing up UK food costs. EV charging boost: England’s EV drivers are set to get a major expansion, with plans for 17,000 new chargers in Hampshire as part of a government-backed infrastructure fund. Transport policy pressure: Fresh produce importers warn the UK–EU SPS deal could add £300m in extra costs through expanded controls and delays. Road testing crackdown: DVSA cancels hundreds of “dodgy” driving test bookings after rule changes aimed at stopping bot misuse and instructor booking abuse. Public control debate: Andy Burnham signals wider nationalisation ambitions, including water and parts of transport and energy, if he reaches No 10. Industrial action eases: GMB analysis says working days lost to strikes fell sharply in Labour’s first year, suggesting fewer disputes than before.
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