AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy & Renewables Dealmaking: TotalEnergies has agreed to buy Shell’s European onshore renewables business, adding about 4GW of solar, wind and storage capacity across Italy, the Netherlands and also projects in Britain and Spain, while Total will sell a 50% stake in a 1.2GW wind-and-solar portfolio to KKR in a deal valuing it at €1.8bn. Tax Compliance for Landlords: Overseas landlords are being warned that the Making Tax Digital deferral is not a permanent exemption, with many still potentially pulled into quarterly reporting from 6 April 2027. Charity & Community: Marston’s pubs raised £152,563 for Prostate Cancer UK during England’s World Cup run, using pub-based prompts to drive awareness and risk-checking. Weather & Water Stress: Solar hit a record high share of UK electricity in July, while drought conditions persist with multiple areas facing heavy rain warnings and continued hosepipe ban pressure. Business Climate & Security: UK debate continues over how to manage migration and national security, with Reform UK’s “Operation Fortress” drawing sharp criticism. Healthcare Markets (Trade/Industry): A wave of market-research releases points to continued growth across medical and dental equipment—from cryogenic and imaging gear to dental milling and 3D printing.
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