UK-Iran Security Clampdown: The UK moves to designate Iran’s IRGC as a national security threat under the National Security (State Threats) Act, with support and assistance potentially punishable by up to 14 years, alongside bans on the Iran-linked IMCR and a Russia-linked GRU volunteer group. Counter-Terror Policing: Police arrest 12 over an alleged “extreme right-wing” threat aimed at a large Islamic event in Suffolk, with counter-terror officers now involved. Cyber Sanctions: The UK and EU jointly sanction alleged Russian-linked hackers tied to cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, citing methods used by FSB Centre 16. Justice & Politics: Counter-terrorism police take over the investigation into the suspected murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe after new information; the suspect has been rearrested on terrorism-related suspicion. Business & Trade: India’s FTA with the UK starts from July 15 with zero import duty for Indian goods, but exporters are warned that standards, certification and logistics will decide whether access turns into real sales. Tech & Finance: The UK launches a tokenisation push for wholesale markets, backed by a cross-industry taskforce, aiming to move from pilots to live tokenised trading. Transport & Industry: Rolls-Royce begins expanding its Derby nuclear reactor facility to support UK and AUKUS submarine programmes. Local Life: A Lancashire restaurant, La Locanda, tops the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 list. Sports: England golfer Joe Dean wins a Last Chance Qualifier to earn his Open Championship spot at Royal Birkdale.