Commonwealth Games handover: Glasgow officially passed the baton to India for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, with Prince Edward declaring the Games closed and a three-act cultural show built around “The World is One Family.” Wedding law reform: England and Wales are set for the biggest wedding-law shake-up in nearly 200 years, shifting licensing from venues to approved officiants and opening up legal ceremonies in places like homes, pubs and cruise ships. Family justice debate: A new international push argues parental alienation is being denied or sidelined in family courts, calling for fresh scrutiny and reform to protect children. Mental health habit: A Guardian-style “write it down” approach is spotlighted as a simple way to loosen chronic worry by logging good moments. Disabled people’s benefits: DWP PIP reassessments are getting tougher, with warnings that some reviews could be scrapped under the Timms Review. Culture & community: Battersea launches a celebrity-backed fashion drop urging Brits to prioritise pets’ health over “extreme” looks. Climate pressure: Britain’s “exceptionally serious” drought is hitting farms hard, with parched fields and sharply lower yields. Media policy: A coalition of audio businesses urges the government to block plans for BBC podcast advertising. UK life abroad: A Swindon woman who left for a trial shift in Australia says she’s now earning £19k more and can’t imagine returning.