Heatwave response: England and Wales are seeing school closures, travel warnings and “work from home” nudges that critics say echo the Covid playbook—turning discomfort into crisis drama instead of practical adaptation. Media & diversity: The Archbishop of York says the BBC should prioritise ethnicity and religion in representation, not just regional accents. Gambling rules: The UK Gambling Commission and ASA are using an AI-enabled sweep to spot social media gambling content that could appeal to under-18s, putting pressure on content teams. Broadcasting future: Lord Birt warns “Rome is burning” as global media shifts threaten public service broadcasting. Politics & culture: Andy Burnham’s popularity reportedly drops after Starmer’s resignation, while he pushes a “Number 10 North” plan to shift power and boost housing and living standards. Sport & celebrity: Ben Stokes says he’s “done” after retiring from England cricket; Penelope Keith dies at 86; Deacon Blue get honorary degrees at Glasgow University. Arts & books: Dua Lipa launches a Manifesto Library of banned books, and Netflix adds BBC drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103 from 30 July. Family & health: A major UK review urges no intentional regular screen time for under-twos.