Media & Politics: Reform UK has banned at least three journalists from its annual conference in Birmingham after critical reporting on Nigel Farage, then said it was an “administrative error” when passes were reinstated—only for the exclusions to reportedly continue. Royal & International: King Charles met Pakistan’s cricket team at Clarence House, with discussions also touching terrorism and regional security. Energy & Cost of Living: UK gas prices jumped to a three-year high as storage fell to the lowest level in Europe, with fears of further winter pressure amid US-Iran tensions. Royalty in France/UK: Macron, King Charles and PM Andy Burnham toured the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum ahead of its public opening. Media Culture: Danny Boyle’s Venice-bound film Ink spotlights the origins of Rupert Murdoch’s The Sun, turning Fleet Street’s tabloid rise into a cautionary media story. Tech/Identity: it.com Domains is backing the .chess application with registry infrastructure for FIDE and World Chess. Broadcast/Jobs: Guardian Jobs is closing after 20+ years, citing a shift in the UK jobs market. Sports: Manchester City completed Enzo Fernández’s £125m British-record move from Chelsea, with Haaland’s late comment sparking fan chatter. Public Safety: Police Scotland arrested seven people in a city-centre crackdown over 12 hours, including offences involving knives and alleged robbery.