Reform UK Funding Storm: Reform MPs say they now have 24-hour security after Ann Widdecombe’s killing, while the party faces fresh scrutiny after crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36m in under 48 hours—prompting calls for a donations cap and investigations into whether rules were broken. Irish Unification Row: US President Donald Trump said he’d “love to see” a united Ireland, triggering pushback in Westminster as Andy Burnham’s office insists the UK position is unchanged and Northern Ireland’s future remains for local voters. AI Safety Clash: The government rejected a proposed “kill switch” for rogue AI, arguing the UK can’t simply switch models off and that blocking access wouldn’t stop misuse elsewhere. Assisted Dying Defeat: MPs voted down the assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, with religious leaders and doctors urging investment in palliative care instead. HMRC Digital Reporting: HMRC briefed MPs on new “digital reporting” rules tied to ISA allowance changes from April 2027, including limits that will affect many savers. Defence Planning Update: The MoD says it will rewrite the “War Books” by the end of the year as part of accelerated home defence planning.