AI in insurance: A poll by Earnix says 98% of UK insurers are using or planning generative AI, with half already embedding it into core pricing, underwriting and claims—though many still struggle to scale personalisation. Banking perks & rules: Lloyds says some branch cash changes may take “multiple visits” for £700+ coin deposits, while it also launches a “first-ever” pension transfer cashback up to £5,000. HSBC meanwhile warns some customers face extra checks when opening secondary accounts. Consumer finance for kids: Barclays is buying GoHenry’s UK arm for £180m, aiming to expand youth money education (deal subject to approval). Energy bills help: Nous.co pitches an AI tool to help households switch and potentially save up to £250 a year ahead of July price-cap changes. EV charger red tape: England’s driveway EV charger rule now removes planning permission requirements, pushing faster home and workplace installs. Product safety: Helly Hansen recalls four buoyancy aids due to serious drowning risk—customers told to stop using and destroy by cutting with scissors. Work & delivery jobs: Unite warns UPS restructuring could cut UK frontline jobs from ~4,000 to ~800 by shifting to self-employed couriers. Tech outage: Meta users reported sudden Facebook/Messenger logouts during a widespread outage; no clear cause yet. Health breakthrough: MHRA approves a lower-dose Wegovy tablet for weight management, and also a 1mg EURneffy adrenaline nasal spray for younger children. World Cup consumer angle: Ticket availability and resale prices remain fluid as the tournament starts, with official last-minute sales phases and third-party resale markets.