Ukraine Support: Prime Minister Andy Burnham met President Volodymyr Zelensky on HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, pledging “100%” backing and offering “Stone Cloak” electronic jamming tech to protect Ukrainian drones. Defence & Diplomacy: Kenya and the UK agreed to resume Army training at BATUK after a licensing delay tied to human-rights concerns. Energy & Industry: The government launched AR8 for clean power contracts, setting strike prices for offshore wind and backing marine tech; it also announced £7m for electric and hydrogen aircraft infrastructure, including “flying taxi” trials. Science Under Pressure: Jodrell Bank’s Lovell telescope faces funding cuts after UKRI ends support for the Lovell element of e-Merlin, sparking alarm from scientists. Climate Politics: Climate scientists urged Burnham to oppose North Sea oil plans Rosebank and Jackdaw, warning they clash with Greater Manchester’s carbon-neutral goals. Education Reform: Lucy Powell vowed to review “egregious” Plan 2 student loans, while Burnham rolled out technical education routes, bursaries and thousands of college places. Immigration & Asylum: Downing Street said asylum hotels will keep closing, with fewer than 170 in use by end-June. Political Row: Nigel Farage reported Green leader Zack Polanski to police over a guillotine post, with police enquiries underway. Local Government: North Tyneside secured £20m Pride in Place funding for community projects over 10 years. Weather & Travel: Wildfires in France and Spain have driven evacuations and prompted UK travel and insurance refund guidance.