Cost-of-living crackdown: PM Andy Burnham says new rules from January will tackle “subscription traps” and misleading “fake” discounts, including clearer upfront info, reminders and a 14-day cooling-off cancellation period. Local governance & culture: London Mayor Sadiq Khan has ordered Westminster City Council to rethink draft nightlife licensing curbs tied to discouraging “vertical drinking” in the West End, warning it could undermine pubs and the wider economy. Parliament & public services: A Conservative analysis claims Labour’s early prison release plans could lead to nearly 90,000 extra offences by mid-2029, including thousands of thefts and violent crimes. NGO regulation: India’s ambassador Vinay Kwatra argues its FCRA Bill 2026 won’t target religions and includes safeguards for NGO assets, as debate intensifies over transparency and asset protection. Devolution pressure: Highland MP Angus MacDonald seeks a cross-party meeting with Scotland’s secretary after a “Remote Scotland: Spiralling Towards Unviability” report lands, arguing rural services and costs are out of step with policy. Environment & planning: The RSPB reports first osprey breeding success at Campfield Marsh in Cumbria, a conservation win amid wider habitat pressures.