SAF Scale-Up Stalls: IATA warns sustainable aviation fuel will hit only about 0.8% of aviation fuel use in 2026 (around 2.4m tonnes), calling for coordinated action to expand renewable power, secure feedstocks and improve open access to fuel infrastructure. Defence Funding Squeeze: Keir Starmer plans 1% cuts to transport and net zero spending to raise roughly £6bn for defence, with further reductions to the net zero department and the transport ministry. Border Chaos for Flyers: IATA says the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is already driving delays at some European airports, with processing times rising from ~20–25 seconds to about 90 seconds and queues of several hours possible. Fuel Cost Pressure on UK Airlines: British Airways says higher fuel costs from the Iran war are likely to feed through into fares after the main summer season. Greener Milk Haulage: First Milk and Nestlé switch milk transport to HVO, cutting emissions on the Cumbria/Ayrshire-to-processing routes by around 83% (about 1,000 tonnes CO₂e a year). Public Transport Demand: Residents in Somerset call for a permanent bus route between Midsomer Norton and Radstock after complaining services are too infrequent. Aviation Network Move: Philippine Airlines joins oneworld, giving UK travellers broader alliance connections. Roadworks Disruption: Greater Manchester faces multiple A-road works with drivers warned to expect delays. Local Bus Route Push: Calls grow for a permanent bus service on the A362 corridor linking two market towns in North East Somerset.