Cost of Living & Food: New Tetra Pak research says 85% of UK adults worry about rising food prices, pushing the new PM to treat affordability and food security as linked priorities. GLP-1 Food Shift: A study warns GLP-1 use is already changing taste and texture preferences, forcing manufacturers to rethink flavours and “plainer” outcomes on shelves. Retail & Consumer Tech: Plug-in “balcony solar” panels become legal for sale from 27 August, with retailers set to offer DIY setups that could cut bills. Hospitality Support: Epos Now’s boss backs Burnham’s 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues, urging further VAT relief. Consumer Rights & Safety: Animal Law Foundation demands Northern Ireland confirm live boiling lobsters breaches law and publish guidance. Transport & Bills: RAC reports petrol and diesel prices jumping again as oil fears return, with pump costs threatening to climb fast. Insurance: EY forecasts UK motor insurers stay loss-making, with premiums up about 16% over two years. Digital Shopping: YouTube launches a UK Shopping Affiliate Programme, letting creators tag products for click-through buying. Travel & Leisure: Center Parcs faces backlash over tighter cancellation rules for spa and activities. Food Supply Disruption: 2 Sisters installs water storage after South West Water restrictions hit its Devon poultry plant. Business & Finance: FCA AI Sandbox expands with Anthropic joining the Supercharged Sandbox cohort. Energy & Infrastructure: UK government backs £62m for homegrown space tech and satellite innovation. Local Watch: London hosepipe ban starts, with exemptions listed for health and safety and certain commercial uses.