Autonomous Transport: Uber is rolling out London’s first robotaxis from Thursday, using 15 electric Ford Mach-E vehicles with Wayve tech, though a human safety driver will still oversee trips. Energy & Finance Scams: Santander has emailed customers warning of “social engineering” fraud attempts, citing an average loss of £647. EV Flexibility Push: ev.energy launched Charge & Earn in Great Britain, paying drivers for eligible smart charging and enrolling 10,000+ flexible assets. Media & Advertising Partnerships: Regit is partnering with City AM to produce motoring content and add digital ownership features, aiming to put brands in front of City AM’s senior audience. Brand/Ad Tech Hiring: LiveRamp appointed Hannah Barnett as VP Brand Sales for the UK & MENA, focusing on brand sales and first-party data activation. Public Policy & Health: Wales First Minister ordered a swift review after a pause in gender-affirming surgery referrals commissioned by the Welsh Gender Service. Politics & Culture: Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf sparked a racism row after attacking Labour’s reported Holborn and St Pancras frontrunner Sagal Abdi-Wali over her Somali birth. Royal Spotlight: Prince William and Kate face added media pressure as Prince George prepares to start at Eton while Harry and Meghan are back in the UK. Sports & Community: British Gas commissioned a survey ranking Sunderland-born Jill Scott sixth among the UK’s top 30 female role models. Local Enforcement: Oldham Council says enforcement is underway on Waterloo Street after reports of repeated illegal parking and blocked roads.