Inflation Watch: UK consumer prices are set to jump again, with economists pointing to higher energy costs and an AI-driven memory-chip shortage that’s pushing up electronics prices—keeping the Bank of England on guard. Cost of Living: Analysts warn the energy price cap rise could lift inflation toward 2.9% and keep pressure on households through winter. Defence & Security: Former commanders warn the Royal Navy lacks ships to protect merchant routes as Russia threatens “inspect and detain” vessels, while reports say British-made drones are being used for deep strikes inside Russia. Housing & Money: Help to Buy could be revived after figures show the scheme has generated nearly £2bn for the public finances; meanwhile, more than a quarter of landlords plan to exit buy-to-let by 2029. Work & Rights: Labour-linked groups urge Burnham to crack down on bogus self-employment affecting up to 4m gig workers. Health: A new ovarian cancer approach—removing fallopian tubes—could cut risk sharply, with trials and guidance under discussion. Local Business: A Hexham coffee roaster wins a top Great Taste award for a Rwanda single-origin bean. Politics & Society: Police are investigating after a man died following a dog bite in Wakefield, and the UK PM calls for reflection after Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s death.