Independence & elections: Labour PM Andy Burnham told broadcasters he backs the Union and ruled out a “divisive” indyref2, saying there’s “no clear consensus” and the 2014 result settled it “for a generation”; he also moved to kill early-election rumours, insisting the next general election won’t be before 2029. Labour conference politics: With Labour gathering in Liverpool, speculation about snap polls and party strategy is swirling, while Moscow is reportedly being warned it could try to disrupt the conference. UK Parliament & devolution: Scotland’s constitutional debate remains live as Burnham faces renewed questions about whether Scots can decide their future again. NHS data & procurement: North Yorkshire councillors are set to scrutinise Palantir’s NHS data platform after privacy and patient-rights concerns, with MPs urging the Government to use a 2027 break clause. Public safety & justice: A court heard a Deliveroo rider raped a woman, followed her ambulance to hospital, and searched corridors; separately, a “close associate” of the Manchester synagogue attacker denied failing to disclose terror-related information. AI & copyright: A generative AI copyright explainer focuses on who owns outputs like logos and text when businesses use tools without checking rights. EU trade pressure: The Financial Times reports Brussels urged Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars and align more closely with EU trade rules.