Energy & Industry: Xodus says UK CCUS expertise could speed up Asia-Pacific project development, covering storage appraisal, regulation, FEED and MRV. Telecoms: BT/Openreach will end the PSTN copper phone network, pushing customers to Digital Voice by Jan 2027. EV Charging: Ionity reports EV drivers’ range anxiety is driving more charging-subscription sign-ups. Small Business & AI: Research finds UK small firms are confident with generative AI, but most use it for marketing/content, not deeper operations; agentic AI remains early-stage. Public Procurement & Food: Love British Food highlights how NHS and school-meals procurement can better support homegrown produce via regenerative farming and tender changes. Housing & Costs: Tenants in Greater Manchester plan legal action over rent rises they fear could price them out. Retail & High Streets: Aldi confirms an opening date for a new Sutton Coldfield store, while business rates relief and high-street tax cuts are in focus. Scotland: Data-centre and carbon-credit controversies continue, alongside scrutiny of prison overcrowding at Barlinnie. International: Caribbean states explore legal action against the UK over slavery reparations.