Constitutional Clash: Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland’s first ministers signed a pact in Cardiff urging Westminster to “prepare, plan and facilitate” constitutional change, with leaders saying “Westminster’s time is coming to an end” and pointing to future decisions through self-determination. EU Pivot: The same declaration frames their future as tied to the European Union, as the leaders coordinate on funding, energy and international cooperation. Assisted Dying Vote: MPs rejected a renewed assisted-dying bill for England and Wales in a close Commons vote, keeping the current ban in place. AI Governance: The UK government rejected calls for an “AI kill switch” despite warnings from lawmakers and tech figures about dangerous systems. Public Services & Care: Salford Royal hospital apologised after a Parliamentary watchdog provisionally found care failings contributed to a grandmother’s falls and final days. Transport & Safety: The MoD confirmed a British soldier died in a road incident in Ukraine, while warnings highlighted risks to UK air travel as Russia escalates sabotage and airspace concerns. Local Policy: Burnham’s government confirmed changes to permitted development rights to make home EV charging easier for households without driveways. Politics & Money: Reform UK’s record crypto donations sparked fresh scrutiny and renewed calls for tighter donation rules.