Forever Chemicals Watch: ChemSec warns PFAS “forever chemicals” producers are planning capacity expansions to feed AI/datacentre cooling, semiconductors and lithium batteries—risking a new “tidal wave” even as UK/EU/US restrictions tighten. Whisky Protection Fight: DEFRA’s new protected “English Whisky/English Whiskey” category sparks a backlash from Scottish distillers, with rules on UK-grown grain, English distilling and minimum ageing. Healthy Food Reporting Push: Carlsberg, Britvic and Danone back calls for mandatory healthier food sales reporting in the UK, ahead of government plans. School Food Overhaul: New standards are set to ban deep-fried foods and restrict sugary desserts, with lentils and chickpeas moving into menus. Grocery Demand Reset: NIQ says UK grocery growth is slowing as shoppers shift from summer treats to back-to-school staples. Retail Moves: Greggs opens its first “Bitesize Greggs” inside a Tesco store, while M&S rolls out £3.80 surplus bakery “surprise bags” across Northern Ireland. Hospitality VAT Relief (Wales): Wales cuts business rates for hospitality by 30% from April 2027, welcomed by CAMRA. Food & Drink Safety: Alfredos in Conwy regains a five-star food hygiene rating after a zero-rating earlier this year. Brand/Label Spotlight: Bristol becomes the first UK city to ban fast-fashion advertising, alongside curbs on ads for SUVs, airlines and fossil fuels.