Long-Duration Energy Storage: Temasek Trust’s C3H backs UK long-duration battery firm Certain Energy with a £10m Series A to scale manganese-based flow storage for grid stabilisation, including work in India and expansion of its UK research. US-Iran Economic Pressure: Iran says it will resist new US sanctions under “Operation Economic Outcast”, while experts warn Washington’s “economic D-Day” could push Tehran toward the protests it fears most. Sanctions on UK Activists: The US designates UK-based Palestine Action a “transnational terror group”, adding financial sanctions as the UK ban faces a Supreme Court challenge. Digital Media & Regulation: YouTube’s Pedro Pina tells the Edinburgh TV Festival it’s fueling Britain’s TV “golden age”, announcing a £3m pledge as the EU reviews audiovisual rules. Cyber & Hiring Fraud: Malwarebytes warns recruitment scams are spreading via fake “interview apps” linked from Indeed, raising concerns about candidate trust. Energy Bills: UK government sources say no broad energy-bills support is likely before the October price cap rise, with VAT already removed from bills. Vodafone Growth Push: Vodafone Business partners with Tech Mahindra (and TCS) to help UK firms execute digital transformation. Housing Market Watch: Commentary suggests buyer demand is up around 5% since Andy Burnham took office, but the real test is whether deals complete. Education Reform (NI): CCEA launches a GCSE baseline survey to shape Northern Ireland’s qualification reforms. Business Tech Launch: TechDash unveils a desktop SEO monitoring tool that tracks technical changes without monthly fees.