Defence & NATO: The UK’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is operating under NATO command to bolster Arctic deterrence against Russia, with F-35B airpower and anti-submarine capability at the centre. Defence spending & drones: Ministers have unveiled a major Defence Investment Plan and a separate £5bn drone expansion push, but Labour’s own defence minister Luke Pollard admitted he saw the final spending plan only “in the past few days”, amid claims of a £5bn funding gap. Foreign affairs: UK Deputy National Security Adviser Barbara Woodward met Qatar’s senior officials in Doha, discussing bilateral ties and regional security after a US-Iran memorandum. Northern Ireland health: Stormont ministers backed extra funding to expand general surgery at three hospitals as part of an £80m package to cut waiting lists. Justice & courts: The Law Society of Scotland is calling for public consultation on whether the Lord Advocate should keep a dual role. Energy bills: Households are urged to submit meter readings and shop for fixed deals as the price cap rises from 1 July. Public services & law: A new glue trap ban comes into force in Scotland with fines up to £40,000. Economy & business: The EU’s “Made in Europe” rules face pushback from car industry groups warning they could shut out UK manufacturers from subsidies and procurement. Politics & leadership: A YouGov poll says voters fear Andy Burnham would not govern for all of Britain, while the debate over the next UK prime minister intensifies.