UK Media & Advertising: Bauer Media has locked in a 12-month BT partnership for Zoe Ball’s new Greatest Hits Radio afternoon show, with BT’s “Behind Brilliant Things” rolling out across radio, digital and social. Scams & Consumer Protection: Students are being targeted with fake messages and lookalike sites to steal maintenance loan payments just before they land. Politics & Public Order: Far-right protesters in Portsmouth clashed with police and blocked roads as a boat carrying 140 asylum seekers arrived, echoing Dover unrest. Media, Culture & Heritage: The National Trust says young membership (18-25) jumped 26% year-on-year, with 50,600 new sign-ups, as heritage continues to pull in younger audiences. Local Business & Regulation: Northern Ireland restaurants are being warned after influencers were reportedly charging up to £2,000 for positive reviews, raising ASA advertising rules questions. International Tech/AI: A UK-linked “co-intelligence” forum in Seoul features David Cameron and big names debating AI’s next order. Security & Diplomacy: Reports claim London apartments linked to Iran’s Khamenei sit within 50 metres of the Israeli embassy, sparking surveillance-security concerns.