Water Pollution & Accountability: Thames Water faced fresh scrutiny after dumping raw sewage into the Thames in West London for 14 hours straight, with Environment Secretary objections to a proposed £10bn rescue deal raising the stakes for nationalisation and faster fixes. Heat & Public Health: A UKHSA yellow heat health alert is in place as the Met Office warns parts of the South East could hit heatwave criteria, with temperatures around 30C and possible thunderstorms. Local Power to Communities: The government announced a £61m fund to help communities exercise the “right to buy” local assets, aiming to keep high streets and community spaces in local hands. EV Policy Backlash: Reports say the UK is set to weaken electric vehicle sales targets after industry pushback, reigniting concerns about slowing climate progress. Circular Economy & Recycling: Glass industry voices warn Wales recycling plans are “unworkable”, while Make UK says aluminium recycling capacity must grow fast to meet industrial demand. Climate Tech & Materials Security: Belgium and the UK signed an agreement on carbon capture and storage, and separate moves in rare-earth recovery highlight the push to secure critical materials for the energy transition.