Air Travel Meltdown: NATS blamed a technical error in its flight processing system, triggering knock-on chaos across UK airports with at least 600–1,000 cancellations and hundreds more delays, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Scotland; passengers were urged to check with airlines as systems began recovering. Defence Readiness: Britain plans a major mobilisation drill next year, calling up part of its 95,000-strong strategic reserve of retired troops to test how fast veterans can be found, equipped and returned to uniform amid growing Russia threat. Middle East Fallout: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to announce tougher sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements, with Israel retaliating by moving to close the UK consulate in Jerusalem and expel UK reps, while Qatar welcomed the UK trade ban. Child Safety Tech Law: After talks with Apple and Google missed a deadline, the UK says it will change the law to force blocking of explicit images on children’s phones. Cost of Living & Housing: Edinburgh is named the least affordable major UK city for tenants, with flat-sharers paying about £1,028 a year more than budgets. Royal Family Update: King Charles’ letter clarifies Harry and Meghan are not resuming royal duties, reigniting debate over “resentment and bitterness.” Culture & Community: A Turkish restaurant in Suffolk reached the British Kebab Awards semi-finals, while a Falklands veteran broke down on LBC urging Britain not to abandon the islands. Crime Online: A Liverpool man jailed for online sexual exploitation of children after police found nearly 1,500 recordings and screenshots on his devices.