Car Finance Fallout: Bank of Ireland’s UK motor finance arm Northridge Finance posted a €196m loss as compensation costs from the scandal bite. Manufacturing Watch: UK factory growth hit a four-year high in May, but firms say the boost may fade as customers front-load orders to dodge future Iran-war price rises. Household Pressure: Nationwide reports UK house prices fell in May, with Middle East energy shocks and weaker confidence weighing on buyers. Energy Support: Ofgem urges people behind on bills to check grants and emergency help, including supplier hardship funds and Citizens Advice guidance. Private Parking Fines: Which? says private parking charges are rising fast and many notices can be challenged or not enforced if rules weren’t followed. Vape Safety: Zurich warns vape-related fires jumped 450% as lithium batteries explode, even after disposable vape bans. Consumer Safety Recall: Which? reports more children’s sand kits pulled from sale over banned asbestos (tremolite). Hospitality Squeeze: Top chefs warn restaurants and pubs are closing at about three a day as VAT, staffing and business costs crush margins. Travel Rules: A proposal could let airlines share disruptive-passenger lists so repeat offenders could be banned from flying across the UK. Retail & Food: Aldi is named best value for summer BBQ essentials, while Adnams closes five stores amid cost pressure. Tech & Privacy: A Disney lawsuit alleges facial-scanning at parks collected biometric data without clear consent. Mobile & Connectivity: EE expands 5G+ coverage to more towns and tourist hotspots.