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EV Push: The UK government pledges £130m for zero-tailpipe emission vehicle technology under DRIVE35, aiming to support 1,800 skilled jobs as automakers face pressure to hit EV targets. Energy Security: Ahead of the near-total solar eclipse, Octopus Energy urges people to avoid plug-in appliances 6pm-8pm, while the grid operator prepares multimillion-pound payments to keep backup power online. Cost-of-Living & Growth: Treasury modelling warns UK growth could slip to just 0.3% in 2027 if Middle East disruption to the Strait of Hormuz lasts, with ONS GDP data due. Consumer Enforcement: Andy Burnham’s “everyday fixes” signal tougher scrutiny on misleading discounts and subscription practices, with businesses facing a sharper enforcement environment. Scotland Finances: Public spending in Scotland runs £2,720 per person higher than the UK average, with Gers showing a £25.3bn deficit in 2025/26. Business & Crime: Birmingham courts order closure of an Erdington shop over illicit vapes and tobacco, while Croydon councils consider GPS ankle-tag exclusion zones for repeat shoplifters. Tech & Privacy: Meta smart glasses face a privacy backlash in Europe, with UK courts banning their use in court buildings. Hospitality Shock: Strathmore Hotels collapses into administration, putting about 410 jobs at risk across eight Scottish hotels.

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