Constitutional Crisis: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland first ministers signed a self-determination pact in Cardiff, warning “Westminster’s time is coming to an end” and urging the UK government to plan constitutional change, with leaders also predicting Andy Burnham could be the last PM. Royal Security: Prince Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK has triggered separate government-backed security risk reviews, with Ravec asking for details of their “pattern of life”. Union vs Reform Funding: Reform UK’s record £72m donations from crypto billionaires face a fresh legal test as ministers consider retrospective limits on overseas donations, while unions demand tighter rules and bans on crypto and foreign-funded political ads. Steel Jobs: The government moves toward public acquisition of insolvent Speciality Steel UK after failing to back a private bid, aiming to protect about 1,300 jobs. Energy & Industry: Plans to create a new UK payments infrastructure vehicle gather pace as banks launch fundraising; meanwhile, energy market pressure and LNG costs are blamed for slowing Bangladesh’s development. UK-Canada Culture: A modernised UK-Canada co-production treaty expands film and TV collaboration, pending ratification.