School Safety: Police are investigating a second wave of hoax bomb emails, sent to about 1,000 schools in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK. Officials say there is no credible threat. High Street Jobs: Poundland’s owner faced questions from MPs over the retailer’s future, as directors prepared to decide whether to extend a creditor freeze and avoid administration. Government Plans: Andy Burnham said his 10-year plan for Britain will be published before Christmas, while ruling out a return to the EU single market. Parliamentary Scrutiny: Former lord advocate James Wolffe told MPs attacks on his successor over her briefing to Scotland’s First Minister in the Peter Murrell case were “deeply unfair”. Separately, the head of the Troubles investigations body warned MPs that inadequate funding could trigger a “shedload” of public inquiry demands. Children’s Protection: MPs and campaigners urged ministers to require devices to block child sexual abuse images, though privacy advocates dispute the approach. Supply Chains: The Government announced a long-delayed law requiring businesses to address human rights abuses in their supply chains. Devolved Health: Ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland pressed the UK Government to respond to recommendations on harm caused by sodium valproate during pregnancy.