Aviation Disruption: UK air traffic control failures have cancelled 2,000+ flights over two days, with Heathrow worst hit, and the Civil Aviation Authority warning many affected passengers may not get compensation; NATS says it has ruled out cyberattack and is facing a probe after Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander ordered an independent investigation. Child Safety Rules: Apple and Google are defending their child-safety records as UK law moves to force protections on devices to stop under-18s sending or viewing nude images, with ministers pushing for device-level controls. Health & Care Tech: CareTags launches NFC-enabled wristbands, pendants and patches for UK health and social care, aiming to let carers and families securely access key info via a simple phone scan—no apps or subscriptions. Battery Science: Research highlights lithium-isotope “fingerprints” that could pinpoint battery aging, while Critical Resources reports solid-state pouch cells holding capacity through month-long cycling. Business Credibility: A UK study flags a “commercial credibility gap” where capable tech suppliers are overlooked because buyers can’t trust or verify claims. Workplace Tech & Skills: Sage data says East Midlands SMEs are outpacing the UK on profit growth, pointing to local leadership and rising AI adoption. Regional Tech Jobs: Analysis suggests UK datacentres may create far fewer jobs than big-tech forecasts. Motoring Scam Warning: Drivers are urged to avoid scanning parking QR codes after “quishing” scams target personal details and can trigger penalties. UK Innovation in Space/Science: Cosmic Cumbria event at Rheged spotlights astrophotography and LSST science, while Glasgow Science Centre appoints new trustees and a chair for its 25th anniversary.