Hormuz Security Push: The UK will send drones, Typhoon jets and the warship HMS Dragon, plus £115m for autonomous mine-hunting and counter-drone systems, to help secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran rattle energy markets. UK Politics: Keir Starmer is still fighting for his job ahead of the King’s Speech, after a flurry of Labour resignations and pressure from MPs—while Wes Streeting’s brief Downing Street meeting with Starmer lasted under 20 minutes. Health & Safety: UKHSA says testing is “well underway” for British passengers from the hantavirus cruise outbreak isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital, with further precautionary arrivals planned. Cost of Living & Food: Research flags “alarmingly high” salt in popular sandwiches, while EY warns Iran-linked disruption could nearly stall consumer spending in 2026. Weather & Skywatching: A cold snap brings hail and thunder risk, but Northern Lights could be visible tonight, especially in northern Scotland. Local Life: New research says nearly half of people have lost access to community spaces like libraries and post offices since 2023.