Online Safety & Tech Regulation: Ofcom says tech firms must be ready for sudden spikes in illegal content during crises like the 2024 Southport riots, with plans for rapid response teams, extra moderation and post-incident reviews. Child Safety Online: The Home Office has given Apple and Google three months to switch on device-level tools blocking children from taking, sending or viewing nude images, warning of enforcement and possible criminal liability if they don’t comply. Scams & Politics: The Bank of England warned of scams after fake AI-style videos circulated showing Andrew Bailey brawling with Nigel Farage, linked to pages promoting a trading scheme. NHS Tech Contract: The government is reviewing its Palantir NHS contract, with pressure to use a break clause as concerns grow over confidentiality and reliance on a US supplier. Migration & Crime: The BBC reports hundreds of migrants heading for the UK were kidnapped in Libya, tortured and threatened with forced organ removal. Energy & Business: Qair reached financial close on its first UK solar PV project in Nottinghamshire, while AJ Products opened its first UK showroom in Farnborough. World Cup Viewing: EE research suggests late-night kick-offs will shift how many UK fans watch live, with younger viewers leaning more on social media updates.