AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIllegal Vapes Crackdown: Hertfordshire County Council says it found 129 businesses selling illegal nicotine products in 2025 and seized 30,825 illegal vapes and e-liquids, backing a youth-led campaign to tackle nicotine myths. Cost of Living Cash: HMRC is sending about 4 million income tax refund letters between June and August, with an average repayment of £473, and warns people to respond and watch for scams. Winter Fuel Payment Rules: HMRC confirms it will claw back winter fuel payments via state pension tax code changes for some pensioners, with eligibility tied to a June cut-off. Health Watch: A report says infant formula contamination exposed gaps in UK checks and communication after cereulide-related illness reports, with campaigners pushing for tighter controls. Local Safety: A four-year-old was taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Walsall; the driver is helping police. Weather: The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for parts of southern England, warning of gusts, possible power cuts and travel disruption. Defence Update: HMS Prince of Wales has broken down again and is in Norway for repairs, adding to concerns over readiness. Politics & Justice: Sikh MPs say Henry Nowak’s murder was not about Sikhism and that the weapon used was not a kirpan, as the case continues to spark national debate.
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