AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWar Crimes Probe: The Met has reportedly reopened a scoping exercise into allegations against four UK nationals linked to IDF service in Gaza, after earlier plans to drop the case. Drought & Heat: North Wales and the Upper Severn have been declared in drought as record dry weather bites, with wildfire and crop risks rising. Pub Smoking Row: Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe says indoor smoking rooms should return to pubs, arguing it’s up to landlords. Northern Ireland Abuse Inquiry: Calls are growing for a full public inquiry into historical clerical abuse in Northern Ireland. Church of England Palestine: The Church of England backs solidarity with Palestinian Christians, including urging investors to consider the occupied territories. Kenya Defence Deal: The UK has cancelled an army training exercise in Kenya after licence and legal immunity disputes. Justice & Media: MI5 and PSNI have been ordered to pay damages to journalist Vincent Kearney over illegal phone data access. Cost of Living Politics: Andy Burnham pauses an early prisoner release scheme due in September, while also pushing energy bill support and business-rate cuts for venues.
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