Regulation & Telecoms: An MP pressed for accountability after Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28m for tactics that allegedly blocked customers cancelling contracts, including agents hanging up and customers being kept on hold. AI & Tech Policy: The UK’s AI push is stuck between wanting investment and fearing an “AI bubble”, as regulators weigh easing capital rules while warning about market correction risks. Media & Public Service Broadcasting: BBC licence numbers keep sliding: 500,000 households cancelled in a year, and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy floated expanding the licence fee to cover streaming subscribers as the charter nears expiry. Social Media & Youth: A government trial found teen social media limits improved sleep, mood and concentration, but also showed easy workarounds via devices and VPNs—while EU-wide age restrictions for under-13s keep gaining momentum. World Cup Media/Branding: England-Argentina coverage is driving heightened security in Atlanta and fresh media sparring, with Harry Kane criticising ITV for “trying to create division” after viral post-match questioning. Film/Production Gear: Wonderfilm Pictures expanded London VFX and rental inventory with VFX reference balls and a DJI Ronin 2 gimbal. Energy Storage: Airengy and Nobian will explore a 2.5GWh compressed air energy storage plant in Denmark, adding to similar UK and European projects.