AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJustice & Courts: Andy Burnham has dropped plans to cut jury trials, keeping juries for most Crown Court cases while only some fraud and financial offences may be heard by a judge alone, as MPs warn about fairness and victims’ delays. Music & Culture: Drum & bass legends Roni Size Reprazent announce a Leeds show for the 30th anniversary UK tour celebrating Mercury Prize-winning album New Forms, with a full live band and classic tracks. Climate & Health: Copernicus scientist says today’s climate is beyond what earlier generations experienced, with record heatwaves and ocean warming raising the odds of another record-breaking year. Nightlife & Society: A new look at Soho nightlife asks if the area is really “dead”, with locals arguing it’s harder to party past midnight than it used to be. Food & Community: Black History Month coverage spotlights Dominican chef Dixie Fingal-Rock Innes and her “light and refreshing” Dominican shrimp souse recipe. Environment & Policy: Green Party backs a push to treat nature loss like a national security threat, calling for risk assessments and resilience planning. Museums & Space: London’s Migration Museum will get less space in its new home, trading one floor for extra student rooms. UK Lifestyle: Experts warn heatwaves may help disease-carrying ticks survive longer in the UK.
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