UK sanctions & nuclear fuel finance: Keir Starmer pledged at the G7 to choke off Russia’s financial pipeline with fresh sanctions and backed a £210m export-finance package to supply enriched uranium to Ukraine via Urenco/ Energoatom. City regulation warning: Nomura’s Chris Barlow warned that “political point-scoring” and shifting rules could push banks to relocate investment and operations away from the UK. High street finance shake-up: Boots is weighing a London IPO after Sigma Healthcare pulled out of takeover talks, while more branch closures continue to hit Lloyds and other banks. Energy affordability pressure: A survey for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition says a third of UK adults are in energy debt or fear missing payments, with a median £750 owed ahead of a 13% price-cap rise. Digital legal tech: Zylpha says its electronic court bundling platform has passed 7,000 users, citing workflow upgrades like importing and amending existing bundles. Fintech & markets: Acuity Trading will integrate with Bullwaves Prime to embed structured market/event/trade intelligence for traders. Gambling & consumer costs: Which? says some insurers charge monthly car cover interest rates up to ~30% APR, while another report spotlights growing scrutiny of slot addiction mechanics. Pubs support: Government plans a £61m fund and “community right to buy” powers to help locals save pubs and other valued venues.