Road Safety Policy: MPs are set to debate whether England should adopt Wales’ default 20mph limit, with Transport Committee scrutiny next week after research claims it could save lives and reduce casualties. Rail & Accessibility Tech: Brighton station has installed Bluetooth Auracast to beam live announcements straight to compatible hearing aids and earbuds, aiming to cut missed updates for passengers with hearing loss. Rail Fares & Enforcement: A viral clip of youths walking through ticket barriers at Southall station has reignited debate over fare evasion, staff safety and whether operators are doing enough. Maritime Security: UKMTO says the Strait of Hormuz threat remains “severe” after attacks on merchant shipping, with a reminder that a southern route is expanded but mine-danger areas and naval radio contact may apply. Aviation/Defence Innovation: A UK-US team has completed a “world’s first” test dropping an uncrewed surface vessel from an A400M aircraft, using a reusable parachute pallet system. Logistics & Shipping Links: UK and Bangladesh ministers reaffirmed cooperation on transport, shipping, railways and port development, including speeding up transit and seafarer visa processes. Public Transport Disruption: Heatwave conditions are continuing to disrupt rail services and strain ambulance capacity, with amber alerts extended across much of England. Heritage Transport: The Bayeux Tapestry returned to the UK in a high-security, police-escorted operation from France to the British Museum.