Planning & Energy Security: Public hearings resume in September over Island Green Power’s proposed Droves Solar Farm on 2,800 acres in Norfolk, with inspectors to revisit heritage, farmland loss and environmental objections, plus a key Ministry of Defence concern about glare interfering with precision radar at RAF Marham. Prisons & Justice: New UK PM Andy Burnham faces a looming capacity crisis after MoJ data show male prison spare places falling fast, with his early-release shake-up including potential changes for IPP sentences, women’s places and deportations—raising the question of whether public protection can be maintained. Cost of Living & Welfare: DWP has clarified the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility cut-off for winter 2026/27: you must be born on or before 28 June 1960, with the qualifying week set for 21–27 September 2026. Scotland Public Services: John Swinney’s Programme for Government is set to drive “radical change” amid a projected £4.7bn funding gap, with reports of possible NHS board culls and wider local government reform, including voluntary council mergers. Health & Rights: A parliamentary petition push highlights UK access gaps for Omaveloxolone for Friedreich’s Ataxia after Ireland approved the drug, while a separate report warns flaws in NHS Continuing Healthcare decisions are traumatising families and eligibility rates are falling.