Economy & Markets: The pound slid toward its worst week since May after the Bank of England held rates at 3.75% and paused bond sales, with sterling near $1.33 and travellers likely to feel the hit. Politics & Diplomacy: Andy Burnham heads to New York for talks with Donald Trump, with Falklands and Chagos sovereignty, plus Ukraine and the Middle East, set to dominate the agenda. International Pressure: Boris Johnson urged Britain to use its influence to help secure Imran Khan’s release from prison in Pakistan. Public Services & Health: New England school dinner rules from September 2027 will ban fried food and tighten sugar and dessert limits, sparking nostalgia for old favourites. Tech & Competition: Britain’s tribunal cleared a major settlement against Google over Android app-store practices, setting aside £160m for developers. Immigration & Borders: Reform UK says it will target an Irish border loophole via spot checks and fines for transport firms. Culture & Sports: Ezra Collective’s “Here Because Of Hope” debuts at No.1; Arthur Fery is set to lead Britain’s Davis Cup push in London. Local Life: Volunteers helped protect a rare great crested newt habitat in Swindon’s Forest Meadows project. Entertainment: Fresh Meat is leaving Netflix next week. Weather: The Met Office forecasts a “final taste of summer” with 25C in parts of the UK.