AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChurch Apology: The Church of Scotland has issued a formal apology for its historic links to chattel slavery, saying it is “grieved beyond telling” and pledging to “change course” after members used theology to justify slavery and benefited from the trade. Sport Shock: England cricket and rugby figure MJK Smith has died aged 92, the Warwickshire and England Test captain who played 50 Tests and also won a rugby cap. Golf Moment: Aaron Rai ended a 107-year wait for an English PGA winner with a late 68-foot putt and a three-stroke win at Aronimink. Rugby Watch: Benhard Janse van Rensburg is in England’s training squad ahead of eligibility, while Steve Borthwick’s selection plans keep shifting. NHS Pressure: The Royal College of Physicians says the 18-week referral target has been met, but warns the waiting list still stands at 7.1 million. Northern Ireland: Wildfire “tourism” concerns grow as agencies struggle, and the NI environment agency says planning consultation replies can take up to 515 days.
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