Devolution Showdown: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s First Ministers (John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth and Michelle O’Neill) are set to meet in Cardiff to sign a joint declaration pushing Westminster to recognise referendum rights and self-determination, with Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald expected to attend. US-Ireland Flashpoint: Donald Trump doubled down on Irish reunification, calling it “natural” and “fairly routine,” while Irish PM Micheál Martin urged calm; Trump also said he won’t talk about Scotland independence “yet,” keeping UK politics on edge. Reform UK Money Politics: Parliament faces fresh scrutiny after Reform UK received £72m from two crypto billionaires, as ministers prepare new donation rules that could cap and potentially backdate limits. Ukraine Security Scare: Russian drones hit trains near the Poland border; reports say Boris Johnson and other European officials were caught up in evacuations around the attacks. Education Deadline: England’s Department for Education confirmed secondary school place applications run until 31 October, with applications opened earlier than last year. Motoring Crackdown: New proposals would toughen seat belt penalties for learner and newly qualified drivers, with knock-on licence consequences. AI Pace Debate: Sam Altman backed a plan for independent AI evaluators with employee-like access, aligning with Anthropic’s push to slow frontier progress.