Assisted Dying Breakthrough: Jersey has become the first in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying after Royal Assent, with phased rollout and safeguards now set against criticism over protections for vulnerable people. Financial System Resilience: The UK Treasury has designated major cloud providers (Microsoft, Google, AWS and Oracle) as critical third parties, bringing Bank of England and FCA/PRA oversight for services used across finance. Reform UK Donation Probe: Met Police are investigating £500,000 in Reform UK donations linked to the mother of a convicted criminal, with Reform calling it a politically motivated smear. Northern Ireland Hate-Crime Row: Amnesty International says police must act urgently over a replica mosque effigy placed on a loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, warning it’s meant to intimidate migrant and minority communities. Police Apology to Graham Linehan: The Met has agreed to pay £25,000 to Father Ted creator Graham Linehan after admitting shortcomings in his arrest over gender-critical posts. TV Licence Shake-Up: A petition is pushing for a yes/no referendum on scrapping the TV licence, arguing it’s time for public say on BBC funding. Heatwave Water Rules: A new hosepipe ban is now in force for millions in England as temperatures stay high, with further restrictions expected. World Cup Economy Boost: England’s quarter-final run is forecast to add £7.6bn to the UK economy as millions of fans plan pub and hospitality spending. Sports Tragedy in Court: England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles’ death is headed for an inquest after a court heard he died with a traumatic brain injury linked to CTE. Cultural Homecoming: The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum after a tightly secured, secretive night-time journey from France. Politics in Focus: Nigel Farage’s Clacton by-election is turning into a spectacle, with protest candidates including Count Binface and a “human fox” joining the ballot. UK Tech & Security: The UK is also moving to tackle GNSS spoofing risks with new research aimed at detecting unfamiliar attacks.