Northern Ireland Flashpoint: Andy Burnham urged “calm on all sides” after a High Court green light for an Orange Order parade on Garvaghy Road in Portadown, reigniting the Drumcree dispute and drawing mass protests. UK Terror Probe at RAF Fairford: Police arrested five men near RAF Fairford after a call about three suspicious vans; 85 homes were evacuated and bomb disposal teams examined vehicles, with counter-terror officers leading inquiries amid claims of possible Iranian links. Labour Funding Scrutiny: Louise Haigh said limits on political donations are “under consideration” after Reform UK’s £72m windfall, as ministers weigh further changes to donation rules. Cost of Living & Energy: The IFS warned Labour’s net zero timetable could push up household bills, arguing the pace of grid upgrades and renewables is driving costs. State Pension Refund: HMRC plans to refund about 3.2m pensioners £19m after overpaying tax on state pensions. Strictly Live Returns: BBC Strictly Come Dancing Live announced a 2027 tour hitting Manchester’s AO Arena (Feb 6-7) plus nine other cities. Diesel Crisis: A refining shortage is pushing diesel prices toward £2 a litre, hitting small firms and drivers hard. Oasis Ticket Chaos: Fans face the final UK ticket sale windows for Oasis Live ’27 as codes and allocations narrow. Sport & Culture: England beat Sri Lanka in the ODI series; Scotland and Northern Ireland secured Netball World Cup spots; and North East Comic Con drew crowds for day two.