Brexit & EU Politics: A decade on, debate over whether Britain could rejoin the EU is resurfacing, with diplomats saying any return would mean full rule-taking and no UK-style opt-outs. Trade & Diplomacy: UK trade minister Chris Bryant is set to visit Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, pitching deeper cooperation as the UK-Türkiye partnership aims to double trade to £28bn. Weather & Business Disruption: The Met Office issued an amber extreme-heat warning for parts of England and Wales, warning of possible heat-related equipment failures and power cuts; Birmingham and the West Midlands are also in the alert zone. Industrial Policy: New UK steel tariffs from 1 July are criticised as a blunt tool that could raise costs for UK fabricators and discourage use of UK-made steel. Consumer Mood: GfK says overall UK consumer confidence is steady, but younger people are more pessimistic and major purchase intentions remain weak. Retail & Jobs: Fashion retailer Quiz has shut its remaining 20 UK stores by end of trade, following administration. Aviation Economics: Government analysis says Heathrow’s third runway would add only about 0.05% to GDP, far below earlier claims, as the airport pushes back. Tech & Privacy: New VPN restrictions won’t apply to households using VPNs for legitimate or lawful purposes, as rules are shaped alongside the under-16 social media ban. Markets: Weekend trading was cautious, with FTSE 100 slipping while gold held firm and oil climbed.