Thames Water U-turn: Andy Burnham has backed away from nationalising Thames Water, arguing public control would be “too costly” and “too complex,” a blow to his early pledge to reverse privatisation. Public ownership push: Burnham is set to tell MPs that bringing more essential services back into public control is the route to growth, with legislation on struggling utilities still on the table. Labour pensions warning: Savers are being cautioned that Labour’s inheritance-tax changes could make pension consolidation a “costly and irreversible” mistake, with higher fees and reduced options for some. Bank of England AI alarm: Andrew Bailey warns advanced AI could trigger a disorderly global market correction, with cyber risk the most immediate threat. Forced marriage data: Home Office figures suggest at least 100 children under 12 were referred to the forced marriage unit in five years, including 27 aged five and under—described as “just the tip of the iceberg.” Conservative reshuffle: Kemi Badenoch has moved shadow Scotland secretary Andrew Bowie and reshuffled other frontbench roles ahead of Parliament’s return. Recruitment strain: The Army rejected over 200 applicants a day last year, with medical issues behind most refusals. Climate pressure on farming: British cereal farmers face nearly £5bn losses over three years as drought and heat hit yields. Scotland NHS shake-up: John Swinney’s planned Programme for Government is expected to reduce “scandal-hit” health boards, raising fears for NHS Highland. Data centre backlash: Water and power concerns are driving opposition to new data centres, with UK-linked debate echoing wider public resistance. Diplomatic meeting: UK and Kuwait defence officials met to discuss strengthening military cooperation. Police probe embassy claims: London police are investigating allegations that Chinese embassy guards used stun batons on Tibetan protesters. Transport branding row: Network Rail’s “Great British Railways” rollout has sparked anger in Scotland after branding appeared where it shouldn’t.