AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeatwave Safety: The Met Office warns of another scorching weekend after record May temperatures, with experts urging simple steps for children and pets, plus advice for sleeping in hot weather. Education Culture Row: Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris and London is set to be dropped from OCR A-level non-fiction set texts, replaced by Wifedom, sparking fresh “woke takeover” debate. Crime & Courts: A Greek man charged under the National Security Act allegedly carried out surveillance for Iran, including a covert camera hidden in a sock; meanwhile, a woman was arrested in Leicester after a man’s body was found in a van, and a Coventry knives incident led to a suspect being taken into custody after serious injuries. Health & Food: England sees Salmonella at its highest level in a decade, prompting renewed food-safety warnings. NHS Access: Pharmacy First is expanding in England with more conditions to be added from autumn 2026, backed by a £340m package. Business & Jobs: BrandAlley has collapsed into administration, with staff losses, though customers are told orders and refunds will continue. Politics & Transport: London Underground strikes are set for Tuesday and Thursday, and FIFA will confirm World Cup squads on Tuesday. World: Nato and Russia trade accusations after a drone incident in Romania, with Romania moving to expel a Russian consul.
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