Rough Sleeping & Fly-Tipping Push: Andy Burnham’s second week of his summer tour will focus on “intractable” issues he says Westminster ignored, including ending rough sleeping and tackling the “toxic dump, fly-tipping and environmental vandalism” scandal, with Downing Street linking the tour to a forthcoming 10-year plan. Drought & Water Bills: Government-backed plans would let water firms use “surge pricing” and factor in scarcity during droughts, despite public anger at rising bills and hosepipe bans affecting millions. NHS Targets Row: The Royal Osteoporosis Society (backed by Queen Camilla) accuses ministers of “deeply misleading” claims on osteoporosis fracture liaison services, arguing only half of NHS trusts have them despite pledges. Farage After Clacton: Nigel Farage’s return to Parliament keeps the spotlight on his finances, with reporting that a close associate hired private investigators to probe Tory chairman Kevin Hollinrake, while Farage also plans a Remembrance Day wreath appearance. Consumer Protection for Gold: A local gold-trader campaigner met MP Damian Hinds to press for clearer precious-metals pricing and stronger consumer protections, including a push for price-per-gram transparency. Sporting Events Bill: A new Sporting Events Bill would create a permanent legal framework for major events, aiming to speed up protections for future tournaments without bespoke primary legislation.