World Cup spending & pub deals: With England set for the Argentina semi-final, pubs across the UK are pushing matchday offers and early closures. Proper Pubs’ “Straight Through Crew” rewards fans who pre-pay for four draught pints with a fifth free, using stamp cards to speed up queues. Some retailers are also adjusting hours: Currys will close an hour early, and Tesco Express stores could shut at 7.30pm if England reach the final. Beer prices at the Great Yorkshire Show: Theakston is charging £6.50–£6.75 a pint (halves £3.50–£3.75), with 187ml wine cans at £7.50 and zero-alcohol options available. Household essentials & summer value: Dunelm is promoting a £12 hanging wash bag to keep toiletries organised while travelling. Aldi is also reminding shoppers that free period products are available “no questions asked” in store toilets. Cost-of-living pressure on growth: Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warned the “big issue” is low economic growth, linking it to the need for financial stability amid Middle East tensions that are also pushing oil prices higher. Business rates reform push: A coalition led by Heart of London Business Alliance is calling on Labour to reform business rates, saying bills are rising and hitting investment and jobs. Water stress in Wales: Welsh Water says supplying water is getting “increasingly challenging” in North Wales, with further measures possible as dry conditions continue.