Middle East Shockwaves: Trump hailed a US-Iran deal as oil prices slid below $80, but peace talks were paused and Iran warned over the Strait of Hormuz, keeping UK-linked energy and supply concerns alive. EV Shift: The AA says “pump anxiety” is replacing “range anxiety” as petrol prices surge; searches for used EVs jumped 78% (Mar–May) and drivers could save at least £20 per 200 miles if they charge at home. Cost of Living & Benefits: RBS is offering a limited-time £200 cash bonus for switching current accounts, while HMRC has raised the car-for-work mileage allowance to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles. Labour Leadership Turmoil: Keir Starmer faces mounting calls to resign after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election win, with ministers saying Starmer is “reflecting on political realities” ahead of an expected Monday departure. Brexit After 10 Years: New polling and analysis keep the focus on Brexit’s lingering economic drag and growing public appetite for closer EU ties. Pubs Under Pressure: The BBPA warns 2,300 pubs could close without business rates reform, despite a rates cut and freeze. Labour Market Softening: Newport businesses report harder hiring as vacancies hit a five-year low, with retail and hospitality hit hardest. Public Safety & Business Impact: Met Office issued four-day extreme heat warnings to 38C, while a major fire devastated Middlesbrough’s Antalya Shawarma and damaged neighbouring businesses.