Heat & Health Warnings: The UK government and MHRA warn hot weather can affect how many common medicines work, urging extra care for people on tablets, inhalers, insulin and EpiPens. Cost of Living Support: EDF launches “Heatwave Relief Packs” for up to 10,000 vulnerable households, offering fans, blackout curtains and small electricity credits/vouchers worth up to £100. Fuel Finder Rules: Rachel Reeves confirms warning letters are being sent to forecourts not updating petrol prices under the Fuel Finder scheme, with fines possible. Shopping & Delivery: Tesco expands summer delivery planning with an eight-week booking view and adds same-day delivery/Click+Collect at no extra cost from selected stores. Retail & Community Access: Morrisons’ convenience store closures are set to take down at least 52 Post Office branches by early October, with replacement locations being sought. Consumer Rights: Ofcom fines Virgin Media £28m for making it harder to cancel contracts, including tactics like unnecessary holds and transfers. Food & Brands: ABF completes its Hovis acquisition, aiming to revitalise bakery brands through innovation and healthier options. Local Openings: Ebebek (the “new Mothercare”) opens at Merry Hill, while Rituals debuts a new Bolton boutique with an “immersive” store concept. Illicit Tobacco Crackdown: West Yorkshire Trading Standards seizes thousands of illegal cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco in a targeted operation. New Tech for Payments: Edenred launches Web Push Provisioning to deliver virtual cards straight to Apple/Google Wallet via web, SMS or email. Car News: BYD brings the Shark plug-in hybrid pick-up to the UK with 430bhp and a claimed 56-mile EV-only range.