Social Media Safeguards: The UK will introduce a default overnight curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, blocking access to major platforms between midnight and 6am unless teens change settings, while also switching off “addictive” features like infinite scrolling and autoplay by default. Immigration Crackdown: Labour’s incoming PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham backed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s asylum crackdown, including a “refugee tax” and tighter routes to permanent residence, despite criticism from human rights groups. Counter-Terror Policing: Police say eight people remain detained after arrests linked to an extreme right-wing terror threat targeting the Ijtima Islamic event in Suffolk. Foreign Policy Tensions: The UK summoned Iran’s senior diplomat over alleged proxy attacks across Europe, as Britain also moves to designate the IRGC under new security powers. Gibraltar Deal: The EU-UK agreement removes the Gibraltar-Spain border fence, easing travel for thousands. Trade & Finance: A UK-US plan aims to reduce friction for tokenized finance and stablecoins across both markets, with Treasury and HM Treasury publishing recommendations. Business & Consumer: The ASA banned an EE broadband ad over claims it said weren’t properly verifiable. Travel Disruption: Nine passenger planes declared emergencies after being prevented from landing at Gatwick. Climate & Water: A new report warns UK climate extremes are becoming “normal,” while the water crisis could cost lives without urgent upgrades.