Assisted dying showdown: Two of the Commons’ longest-serving MPs, Diane Abbott and Sir Edward Leigh, warn Lauren Edwards’ assisted dying bill is “fundamentally deficient”, citing unanswered questions and weak safeguards ahead of Friday’s debate. Care and disability pressure: A new poll ahead of the vote finds 81% of disabled people back better care first, with almost seven in ten saying lack of support could push people towards assisted suicide. Islamophobia role left vacant: Labour MPs urge the government to “get on with” appointing a promised anti-Muslim hostility “tsar”, with the post still unfilled six months after announcement. Energy bills and grid upgrades: The National Audit Office warns slow electricity grid delivery could add up to £7.8bn a year in costs by 2030, risking higher bills. Utilities debt scrutiny: MPs on the Public Accounts Committee say regulators lack a clear view of customer arrears and call for better take-up of social tariffs. Israel settlements sanctions: The UK escalates restrictions on trade linked to West Bank settlements, while Israel retaliates by ordering closure of the Jerusalem consulate and travel bans on MPs. Air travel chaos: Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary calls Nats boss Martin Rolfe an “overpaid failure” after flight disruption, as MPs press for accountability. Northern Ireland equality law: A Northern Ireland regional equality bill shaped with input from PM Andy Burnham advances, aiming to create a legal duty to tackle regional inequality. Local planning fight: East Pye solar farm hearings begin next week, with dozens registered to speak including MP Adrian Ramsay. Surrogacy complaints: The DHSC reviews allegations about a UK-linked surrogacy provider after reports of insurance refusals for surrogates in Mexico. Football safety campaign: Families of former Middlesbrough players launch a petition urging less heading in training to protect brains.