Air Travel Disruption: NATS says last week’s UK air traffic chaos was triggered by a software defect, causing 2,000 flight cancellations and days of disruption, while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander calls it “completely unacceptable.” Household Preparedness: A new UK Government checklist urges people to test smoke alarms, know how to shut off gas/electricity/water, check flood risk, and coordinate with neighbours during outages. Personal Finance: HMRC data shows Britons boosted ISA contributions in 2024/25 at the fastest pace since the pandemic, with a surge in stocks-and-shares accounts. Business & Tech: Research warns only 31% of UK small firms are using AI, with sustainability and energy concerns a major barrier. Energy & Investment: Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he’s lost confidence in the UK over taxes and immigration, while the government insists supply is secure. Public Services & Housing: Middlesbrough is set to receive the biggest share of rough-sleeper funding in the Tees Valley under a new winter programme. EU Trade: The EU bans some Brazilian beef and poultry imports, raising fresh pressure for UK farmers worried about price impacts. Politics & Society: MPs face backlash for probing Eurovision “nul points” instead of economy and migration, as a court clears a woman accused of Hamas support over a university speech.