Energy & Food Pressure: Scots are increasingly sceptical about the renewables “green push”, with 35% saying there’s too much emphasis on renewables (up sharply since 2019), while farmers warn the potato crop is under threat from heat, urging shoppers to “eat more spuds while you can”. Water & Bills: Calls to nationalise Thames Water are growing, but critics warn public ownership would likely just shift costs to taxpayers and delay upgrades. Fuel Costs & Theft: With Middle East tensions still a risk, consumer groups warn further petrol price rises are possible; meanwhile reports say more than £200,000 of fuel is being stolen from UK forecourts daily since the Iran war began. Travel Consumer Shock: Ski Yodl has entered voluntary liquidation, cancelling booked package holidays; ABTA says it doesn’t believe there were active package bookings at the time, but customers should check their situation. Broadband Complaints: Ofcom data shows TalkTalk is the most complained-about fixed broadband provider (Jan–Mar 2026), even as overall complaint levels hit the lowest ever. Car Finance Crackdown: Regulators have raided firms over nuisance text marketing tied to car finance compensation claims. Retail Convenience: Waitrose is extending rapid delivery hours at 35 stores, with some locations moving to 24/7 after World Cup demand. Sustainability in Beer: Heineken is rolling out regenerative barley farming across the UK, paying farmers a premium to make the switch viable. Tech for Everyday Shoppers: A new guide highlights how to choose microwaves for UK kitchens, with testing focused on real-life uses like reheating, defrosting and jacket potatoes. Pride & Community: Amazon staff in Doncaster packed 2,000 sexual health kits for LGBT Foundation as part of Pride Month giving.