UK Tax & Savings: Rachel Reeves has confirmed a 22% tax charge on cash ISA interest from next year, with under-65s facing a reduced £12,000 cash ISA allowance and a levy on cash held inside stocks and shares ISAs—raising fresh questions about how platforms will handle the mechanics. Banking & Regulation: The Bank of England has warned about escalating risks from AI-related tech bets, while regulators also move to tighten oversight of “critical third parties” like major cloud providers tied to the financial system. Crypto & Payments: Circle has secured final OCC approval for its national digital currency bank charter, and the BoE/FCA are outlining a joint approach to regulating systemic stablecoin issuers. Markets & Policy: With Andy Burnham poised to become the next UK PM, investors are watching how quickly a cabinet and fiscal stance are clarified, amid concerns about debt and spending discipline. Fintech & Investing Platforms: HMRC is urging 750,000 people to claim forgotten £2,200, and there’s renewed focus on pension behaviour as Fidelity flags higher opt-out rates among workers in their 60s. Consumer Finance: First Direct is set to axe a popular service from July 31, and Lloyds has confirmed a major change for customers who don’t own a home. Business Formation: Overseas entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing UK limited companies, helped by faster digital registration and stronger legal protections. Sports Betting Tech: Polymarket and Kalshi are pushing new World Cup promo/referral codes, highlighting how prediction markets keep marketing hard into major events.