Politics & Economy: Andy Burnham’s first days as UK PM focus on cost-of-living relief and investor confidence, including scrapping tax on home electricity bills for at least six months and appointing John Healey as Treasury chief. Employment: New figures show more than one in five working-age Brits are economically inactive, underlining the scale of the jobs challenge. Foreign Affairs: The UK has withdrawn remaining diplomatic staff from Iran over security concerns, with the embassy continuing remotely. Security & Justice: The Met has reportedly reopened a scoping exercise into a war-crimes probe involving Britons who served in the IDF, after earlier plans to drop the case. Defence: Britain cancelled a major Kenya training deployment after licence disputes, while also moving away from tanks in Lithuania toward drones. Home Front: Burnham announced a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England. Public Debate: Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe wants indoor pub smoking rooms back, reigniting the post-2007 smoking-ban fight. Crime & Courts: Jeffrey Donaldson has been stripped of his knighthood by King Charles following his sex abuse conviction. Business: British Gas owner Centrica warns winter gas storage is running short as it plans major job cuts. Culture & Travel: Research suggests Brits are more likely to recognise the Eiffel Tower than UK landmarks, and a Blackpool sand sculpture celebrates top British sights.