AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVeterinary Reform Watch: The Government’s new vet sector white paper could cap pet prescription costs at £21, introduce an official operating licence for every clinic, and create a new independent regulator to inspect practices and publish compliance reports—aimed at boosting transparency and competition. Food Security Politics: NFU, BRC, FDF and UKHospitality have urged the next Prime Minister to back a five-point plan for a more resilient, affordable food system, focusing on public value, EU realignment, planning reform, securing workers, and investment. Heat & Water Pressure: A fresh UK heatwave is driving early harvests and hosepipe bans, with temperatures widely exceeding 30C and some areas near 36C—raising risks for crops, water supplies and wildfire danger. Pollinator Habitat Push: Ireland launched a new voluntary All-Ireland Pollinator Plan phase, targeting habitat provision every 200 metres to help bees and other pollinators recover. Rural Connectivity: Openreach is upgrading four Stirling villages to fast fibre under Project Gigabit, with farmers and businesses among the expected beneficiaries. Dairy & Baking Industry: ABF has completed its acquisition of Hovis, combining it with Allied Bakeries to form Hovis Bakeries and target growth in the UK bread market.
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