Israel Settlements Sanctions: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says the UK will ban goods and impose targeted action on companies and individuals tied to illegal Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, moving in step with France and other partners. Assisted Dying: MPs are set to vote again on assisted dying after the bill returns to parliament, as Esther Rantzen says she’s now too physically fragile to travel to Switzerland to end her life. Economy Watch: The ONS reports UK GDP grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts and boosted by services—especially computer programming and AI-linked activity—giving Chancellor John Healey a lift ahead of the next budget. Cost of Living Energy Shock: A National Audit Office warning says delays to the power grid upgrade could push bills up by around £100 a year for households. Security & Courts: Joshua Cammidge, accused of helping Russian-linked sabotage of a UK drone factory, faces national security charges. Royal/Status Row: Buckingham Palace reiterates Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals, with commentary suggesting they may leave the UK by Christmas. Northern Ireland Governance: A Regional Balance Bill aimed at tackling long-running regional inequality clears a key Assembly stage. Culture & Heritage: The sold-out Bayeux Tapestry exhibition opens at the British Museum, billed as a cross-Channel “return” after Brexit-era tensions.