Reform UK Donations Fallout: Channel 4’s probe has reignited questions about Reform’s foreign donations, after a senior figure privately likened the party’s handling to a “pirate ship”; Reform says it’s investigating and key staff have stepped down pending results, while the Electoral Commission and police review continues. Cost of Living & Welfare: The DWP confirmed Attendance Allowance eligibility will rise in September in line with the state pension age changes, leaving many older and disabled people needing to re-check their dates. Budget Watch: Reuters reports new finance minister John Healey faces a tightrope ahead of Andy Burnham’s first budget, with bond markets watching for fiscal discipline alongside big spending promises. Supermarket Deposit Scheme: A new UK bottle deposit and return scheme is now set for 1 October 2027 after repeated delays, with critics calling it a missed chance on plastic waste. Travel Rules Alert: More than a million UK passports may not meet Schengen entry rules, with travellers urged to check both expiry and issue dates before European trips. Local Tourism & Culture: Boundless Outdoors has been shortlisted for an accessible tourism award, while Nottinghamshire’s Heritage Open Days offer more than 80 free events. Scotland Surveillance Debate: Scotland’s biometrics commissioner calls for a new strategy for public-space surveillance as AI and facial recognition outpace the 2011 CCTV framework.