Policing & Race Row: Hampshire officers say mandatory DEI training pressured them to ignore Henry Nowak’s pleas as he died, intensifying the “two-tier policing” backlash after his murder conviction. National Security: Defence chief Sir Richard Knighton warns Russia poses the highest threat since the Cold War, calling it the UK’s “most dangerous period” and urging new priorities for drones and readiness. Public Finance: The OBR admits it underestimated the fiscal hit from the 2022 energy shock and now expects higher borrowing pressures from the latest Middle East-driven price surge. Immigration & Universities: New Home Office rules tighten student visa sponsorship, raising enrolment and completion targets and threatening sanctions for non-compliant universities. Health Preparedness: UKHSA tells NHS staff to brace for Ebola cases, with airport and station warnings and checks on PPE and training. Royal Finances: Auditors reveal disgraced Prince Andrew sublet cottages for income while paying “peppercorn rent,” renewing scrutiny of royal property arrangements. Justice & Family Law: Labour consults on automatic financial protections for cohabiting couples, potentially covering millions when relationships end. Local Government: Gateshead’s new Reform UK administration stops Pride flag flying and funding Pride events. Energy Resilience: Offshore industry urges stronger protection for remote UK assets after a Commons probe into energy security and resilience.