Immigration & Asylum: The Home Office says it will open “capped safe and legal” refugee routes later this year, letting community groups, universities and employers sponsor arrivals, with first arrivals expected in autumn 2027, alongside changes aimed at speeding up deportations. Royal Watch: Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK in July with Archie and Lilibet, with Meghan’s first public engagement in six years and a hospital visit planned. UK Politics: Andy Burnham’s Catholic identity is now in the spotlight as he’s tipped to replace Keir Starmer, raising constitutional questions about how faith intersects with church appointments. Public Safety & Crime: Three Afghan men convicted in France after fleeing the UK following a Bristol rape case; separately, a 23-year-old UK TikTok influencer faces the death penalty in Dubai after her boyfriend’s death, with campaigners arguing domestic abuse context. Cost of Living & Consumer: HSBC is offering £220 cash for switching accounts (paid within 60 days if conditions met), while HMRC admits it overcharged up to 8.7m pensioners by about £5 on average over a decade. Weather & Water: Heatwave strain continues with Met Office warnings, and Severn Trent urges shorter showers and water-saving habits. Travel Alerts: The CAA warns passengers to keep batteries and power banks in cabin bags to reduce fire risk.