AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCost-of-living & youth support: SNP urges Andy Burnham to restore EMA in England, pointing to Scotland’s free bus travel for under-22s and EMA payments for 16-19s. Rural Scotland pressure: Highland MP Angus MacDonald seeks a meeting with Scotland Secretary after a “Remote Scotland: Spiralling Towards Unviability” report highlights higher living costs, weaker services and falling school rolls. Family travel squeeze: North Devon maternity services are suspended due to staffing, leaving expectant mothers facing long drives or risky alternatives. Holiday deals: Clarks “light-up” school shoes drop to about £25 via TopCashback, as parents hunt for back-to-school savings. UK travel safety & disruption: A42 in Leicestershire stays shut overnight after a serious multi-vehicle crash, with diversions in place. Planning for leisure: More padel courts get the green light in northern Lincolnshire, with new outdoor sites in Scunthorpe and Grimsby. Summer family freebies: Lounges in Somerset launches “Little Loungers” free children’s cereal breakfasts during school holidays. Attractions & culture: Baz Luhrmann’s Hollywood touch arrives on Britain’s vintage luxury trains with a redesigned 1930s carriage on The British Pullman. Road-trip inspiration: AA research finds many drivers still haven’t tackled famous UK routes, despite road trips being a top holiday choice.
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