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Cybersecurity & Diplomacy: Reports say UK PM Andy Burnham exchanged “a few messages” with someone impersonating US White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, prompting Downing Street to refuse comment on “national security matters” and the embassy to raise it with Washington. Housing & Planning: Ministers dropped plans to relax affordable housing quotas on 10–49 home sites after rural backlash, while separate reforms would force councils into a “default yes” approach for housing near well-connected North East rail and Metro stations. Water & Drought: Burnham is reportedly considering tougher water-use restrictions—potentially extending hosepipe-style bans to car washes, private pools and window cleaning—as officials warn rainfall may not refill reservoirs. Climate & Energy: 200+ musicians urged Burnham to reject the Rosebank oil field plan, arguing it won’t cut bills and undermines climate resilience. Public Safety & Wildfires: Families in Stourbridge hit by wildfires returned to burnt homes as a resident demanded more resourcing for fire services. International Affairs: The UK and US condemned a drone strike on Kurdistan PM Masrour Barzani’s office in Erbil; meanwhile a Catholic bishop warned the West Bank needs protection from settler violence without blanket closures. Welfare Politics: Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick pushed “no British citizenship, no benefits” and wider welfare overhaul proposals.

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