Smart Glasses Ban: Britain’s restaurants and venues are blocking Meta smart glasses over privacy fears, despite the devices’ recording indicator lights. Food Fraud Costs: A new UK study estimates food fraud could cost the economy up to £2bn a year, with some cases linked to illness and deaths. Legal Aid Access: Mediate UK launches legal-aid funded family mediation in England and Wales from 10 August, plus a free eligibility checker. Hospitality Restructuring: Whitbread is set to close Brewers Fayre and Beefeaters sites, with thousands of jobs at risk as the pub-restaurant shake-up continues. Construction Hit: Another housebuilder, Harvey Homes Group, has entered administration, adding to pressure from the UK housing crisis. IT Services Growth: Bechtle UK expands its London base with new office space and capacity for around 80 staff. Local Regeneration: Kier Group has been appointed to deliver Blackburn’s £45m Star Square regeneration phase. AI Adoption in Scotland: A Scottish Business Monitor finds AI use is rising fast, but most firms still report only “low use.” Net Zero Action: Glasgow’s Clyde Gateway programme says 60+ businesses have turned net zero ambition into practical steps. Cyber/Payments Gambling Probe: A report alleges FCA-regulated payment firms processed hundreds of millions of euros for unlicensed casino networks linked to Soft2bet.