Ukraine War Diplomacy: Russia summoned the UK chargé d’affaires in Moscow over what it called a further increase in weapons supplies to Kyiv, while the Foreign Office dismissed it as propaganda. Defence & Readiness: A senior NATO commander warned Army training cuts to save £30m are a “recipe for disaster”, arguing reduced live-fire undermines “fight-tonight” capacity. Transport Disruption: NATS blamed a software defect for last week’s air traffic chaos, affecting hundreds of thousands, with around 2,000 cancellations and days of delays. Immigration & Northern Ireland: Reform UK pledged immigration spot checks at the Irish border, with £10,000 fines for transport firms found carrying illegal entrants into Northern Ireland. Local Government: North East councillors’ allowances are set for a rise next week, including increases for the mayor and deputy mayor. Scotland Politics: SNP livestock policy fears grew after a minister hinted “difficult decisions” could mean thinning herds and flocks to plug carbon budget gaps. Business & Regulation: The FCA finalised cryptoasset perimeter guidance for the new UK regime, setting out when firms need authorisation from October 2027. Good Friday Agreement: Andy Burnham and Taoiseach Micheál Martin reaffirmed commitment to the deal, while Ireland said the UK isn’t ready to set border poll criteria yet.