Social Media Crackdown: The UK is moving to ban under-16s from major social platforms from 2027, with age-gating and extra limits on “high-risk” features—sparking debate over privacy, enforcement, and whether kids will just shift to darker corners online. Politics & Culture: In Makerfield, a further-right by-election fight is heating up as Restore Britain challenges Reform, while Liverpool’s council leader warns “something more sinister” behind St Helens’ Pride pullback. Child Safety Debate: Experts and tech figures warn a blanket ban could backfire, with concerns about VPN workarounds and surveillance-by-stealth. Business & Jobs: Shaw’s Carpentry and Construction Limited has entered voluntary liquidation with creditors owed about £318,100. Food & Farming: Nestlé is putting regenerative British wheat into KitKat via Wildfarmed. Transport Disruption: HS2 weekend M42 closures will affect Birmingham Airport and the NEC later this month. Arts & Entertainment: Judi Dench is set to lend her name to London’s Shaftesbury Theatre, and We Are Scientists announce 20th-anniversary UK dates. Sport & Scams: World Cup viewers are warned about free-stream “malware traps” as a commentator was suspended for mixing up Iran and New Zealand. Local Life: Newcastle’s The Hoppings funfair returns with 400+ rides, and Worcestershire businesses scoop Muddy Stiletto awards.