UK Economy & Prices: The Bank of England’s Decision Maker Panel says firms expect price rises of 4.0% over the next 12 months in May, down from 4.4% in April as the initial Iran-war energy shock fades, though profit-margin pressure remains. Broadband & Cost of Living: Vodafone research says slow or unreliable broadband is a daily frustration for two-thirds of Brits, with 87% calling fast Wi‑Fi essential; 3.7m homes still lack full fibre. Immigration & Universities: New Home Office rules could tighten student visa sponsorship: universities face a lower 5% visa refusal threshold (from 10%) plus higher enrolment and completion targets, with licence restrictions for repeat failures. Food Safety: The Food Standards Agency warns households to throw out all frozen products from Inarah’s Frozen Food/Inarah’s Fine Food/New York Crispy due to hygiene and safety concerns. Business & Talent: Veridian Global is pitching an Employer of Record route for UK firms to hire South African professionals as wage pressure and skills shortages bite. Energy Security: Offshore Energies UK argues offshore installations need stronger national security planning after an industry-government emergency exercise highlighted gaps for future threats. Local Growth: Brighton & Hove Council unveils a seafront plan including 1,000 homes and 53,819 sq ft of waterfront shops at Brighton Marina. Charity Retail: British Heart Foundation plans to close around 150 charity shops over the next two years. Northern Ireland Energy: RenewableNI says renewable generation is slipping in Northern Ireland, warning headline stability masks a worsening trend. Tech/Media Business: Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger is named Britain’s fastest-growing private company in the Sunday Times list, driven by rapid podcast subscriber growth.