Middle East Tensions: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen until the US “corrects its behaviour”, demanding sanctions relief, asset releases and compensation, as oil prices react to shifting diplomatic signals. UK Politics & Cost of Living: Andy Burnham is set to launch an “everyday fixes” tour, with plans to tackle “subscription traps” and push earlier action on misleading discounts. Prisons & Deportations: Reform UK pledges to deport all foreign nationals from British prisons, with talk of using overseas capacity if home countries won’t take people back. Transport & Justice: Lancashire Police stopped six drivers in one day for expired MOTs, while a Birmingham court heard a ticketless passenger was also found with cannabis and drug dealing gear. Driving & Benefits: DWP is writing to claimants facing licence stripping from October under a fraud recovery crackdown. Weather & Safety: The UK braces for a fifth heatwave, with heat health alerts in place, and drivers are warned about parking rules during Wednesday’s solar eclipse. Business & Jobs: A Leeds construction firm, Torsion Construction, has entered liquidation, leaving over 100 jobs at risk. International Links: Nigeria’s Immigration Service is sending a passport intervention team to the UK to clear application backlogs.