AI Safety & Policy: The UK government has rejected calls for an emergency “kill switch” to shut down rogue AI, arguing it can’t simply turn models off and that blocking access wouldn’t stop misuse elsewhere. Aviation Resilience: A major UK air traffic control failure grounded thousands of flights, with reports pointing to “spurious” flight data entering the system and highlighting weak backup planning during an overhaul. Transport Accessibility Tech: UK stations are trialling live translation of platform announcements to passengers’ headphones via Auracast plus AI translation, aiming for wider availability by 2028. Higher Education Workforce: A new study warns universities are cutting professional and support staff capabilities by trimming training and freezing hiring, risking delays in adopting new technology effectively. Economy Watch: ONS data shows UK GDP grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts of contraction, with services and AI-related activity among the drivers. Critical Minerals: A University of Manchester professor says India and the UK can build secure critical-minerals ecosystems through partnerships, not isolation. Student Visa Scrutiny: The UK will require some student visa applicants to explain large bank deposits and education gaps via a cover letter. Science & Public Engagement: The Science and Industry Museum is offering rare archive access and free curator-led tours this weekend. Robotics in the UK: Chinese robots are on show in London as Robot Week runs through Sept 18, with demos across logistics, healthcare and retail.