Henry Nowak Case: Police conduct at the scene of Henry Nowak’s stabbing is being slammed as “shocking” after bodycam footage showed officers handcuffing him while he was dying, with a judge saying they were making “quick decisions” in a pressured situation. SNP Scandal: Scotland’s Peter Murrell embezzlement case continues to reverberate, with court hearing claims of false accounting and fake invoices, and former first minister Jack McConnell calling it “embarrassing internationally” and urging a joint Westminster-Holyrood inquiry. Labour & Welfare: New Mandelson-related documents include a Labour minister’s complaint that meetings focus on “who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others?”, reigniting debate over welfare costs and taxation. EU Rejoin Row: A Treasury minister says re-entering the EU is “an inevitability”, sparking fresh Brexit backlash. Energy & Cost of Living: The CMA warns drivers may be paying more than necessary at petrol pumps as wholesale falls aren’t fully passing through, while a separate DWP update confirms Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules for pensioners. Transport & Net Zero: The DfT has eased planning rules for EV chargers across England, and a bank boss says Labour’s “warm homes” plan lacks market capacity to upgrade homes fast enough. Local Governance: Hertfordshire’s police and crime commissioner consults on government force-merger plans, arguing communities should be properly consulted. International: Ghana’s President Mahama meets UK leaders and Chatham House in London, signing a £215m growth partnership roadmap for 2026–2028.