Labour Leadership Crisis: Keir Starmer is facing mounting calls to quit after Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election and signalled he could challenge for the Labour leadership, with Labour peer Charlie Falconer saying Starmer has “absolutely no authority” and reporting pressure for a timetable for an “orderly transition.” Parliament & Welfare: The DWP updated MPs on Universal Credit migration ahead of key deadlines, with millions issued migration notices and a large share still yet to claim; separate petitions also target DWP rules on Carer’s Allowance and child maintenance deductions. Consumer & Finance Regulation: A major BNPL provider is closing customer accounts ahead of new rules bringing the sector under Consumer Duty, raising fresh questions about protections for repeat users. Online Safety Policy: The UK’s plan to ban social media for under-16s continues to draw scrutiny, including international comparisons and privacy concerns. Health Costs: A petition seeks changes to free NHS prescription exemptions for multiple sclerosis, aiming to force government review and potentially a Commons debate. Legal Watch: A London court case tests whether Bitcoin debts can be repaid in Bitcoin or only in pounds, with judges treating crypto as property but stopping short of a clear enforcement power.