UK Defence Investment Plan: Keir Starmer’s long-awaited 10-year strategy backs a major shift to drones and autonomous systems, with nearly £300bn total defence modernisation and an extra £15bn now, plus £5bn earmarked for unmanned tech over four years. App Store Shake-up: The UK competition watchdog is consulting on forcing Apple (and pressuring Google) to let developers “steer” users to cheaper third-party payments, aiming to cut app-store fees and lower costs. Cyber Policy Push: The King’s Speech puts cybersecurity and resilience front and centre with new bills aimed at national security threats and stronger digital infrastructure protections. AI in Ports: Harwich Haven Authority and Suffolk tech firm Entopy win an AI award for vessel simulation using a digital-twin system to help guide ships into Felixstowe. Amazon Logistics Boost: Amazon marks a year of its £40bn UK investment with a new Northampton fulfilment centre, a major cross-dock in Kettering, and expanded London operations. Digital Identity: OneID expands its verification network to support Google Wallet credentials, targeting simpler, multi-issuer identity checks for businesses. Sainsbury’s Facewatch Rollout: Sainsbury’s extends facial recognition tech after a trial, despite customer backlash over privacy and mistaken identifications. World Cup Tech & Talent Links: DR Congo’s Yoane Wissa sets up a showdown with England, with multiple UK connections in the squad.