Apprenticeship Boost: Sandwell Council and Great Western Railway both land top national rankings for apprenticeship employers, highlighting more local routes into digital, HR, finance and customer roles. Heatwave Disruption: Network Rail bans steam trains for a week after wildfire fears linked to sparks in hot, dry conditions. Student Money Win: Lloyds and Bank of Scotland scrap foreign debit card fees for students from 30 July, cutting overseas spending charges. Food Safety Alerts: Doritos Chilli Heatwave is recalled after some bags may be mispacked with milk-containing Tangy Cheese, with allergy sufferers told “do not eat” and return for a refund. Water Worries: Greenpeace says leaky pipes in England and Wales waste far more water than hosepipe bans save, as Wales introduces new temporary restrictions. Energy Bills Push: Octopus urges Andy Burnham to reform electricity pricing to cut bills by up to £189 a year. Tech Consumer Headline: Amazon Web Services billing glitches reportedly sent some customers absurd bills, with Amazon saying it’s mistaken and working on fixes. Retail Deals: Aldi opens a new Central London store in August; Home Bargains slashes a Briogeo scalp bundle to £24.99; Currys cuts Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE to £99 and Wowcher offers a refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 for £89. Travel Plans: Jet2 runs its biggest weekend ever with nearly 200,000 customers heading to Mallorca, Alicante and Faro. Trade Watch: India-UK CETA/FTA is framed as a major boost for bilateral trade, with early consignments already flagged off.