Retail & High Street Resilience: Liverpool’s Allerton Road is being held up by independent shops and personal service, with locals pointing to the street’s “future of retail” feel. Food & Safety: A huge fire has devastated Middlesbrough’s Antalya Shawarma on Linthorpe Road, with the road closed for structural checks and two people taken to hospital. Consumer Tech & Trust: Which? is pushing for clearer rules in the UK so brands must disclose when AI-generated influencers are used in promotions. Health & Everyday Spending: A doctor warns people to check sun cream expiry dates and the “pot” symbol—expired SPF may feel protective but won’t work. Travel Costs & Plans: The UK has scrapped its travel warning for Dubai, and tour operators say bookings are already surging. Money & Older People: HMRC is starting to reclaim Winter Fuel Payments from pensioners under 80 earning over £35,000, typically via about £17 extra tax per month. Transport Disruption: Investigators are still working out what caused the Bedford-area train crash that killed one driver and left dozens injured. Supermarket/Leisure Buzz: Asda reports major losses tied to its turnaround, while Seat Unique—backed by Harry Kane—lands £20m to expand premium ticketing.