UK Politics & Housing: PM Andy Burnham rules out stamp duty changes in the next Budget, saying taxation reform will focus on “fairer” approaches rather than relief for buyers. Public Safety & Crime: Armed police will patrol Britain’s biggest Pride after the Berlin attack, while a charity warns stalking is still not taken seriously 40 years after Suzy Lamplugh’s disappearance. Health & Science: UK researchers say Alzheimer’s sleep loss may be driven by brain immune cells (microglia), with a treatment approach that restored up to two hours of sleep in studies. Economy & Business: A brief boost in UK business activity in July is reported as firms see growth after a softer June, with consumers more confident. National Security & Migration: Drones and AI are being used to stop Iranian operatives smuggled into the UK, and Burnham meets Zelensky in a show of continued military support, including sharing electronic warfare tech. Weather & Daily Life: The fourth heatwave is forecast to push parts of the UK to around 33C, with updated health alerts. Travel & Consumer Warnings: Holidaymakers are warned they can face fines abroad averaging £160 for breaking local rules they didn’t realise applied. Culture & Community: Jodrell Bank faces closure unless funding is found, and Chester Zoo helps return near-extinct snails to the wild.