Prison Overcrowding: Hundreds of prisoners are being released early in England and Wales under a government plan to ease overcrowding, but victims’ groups and Essex officials warn of distress and public-safety risks as tougher supervision is promised. Public Safety & Justice: Birmingham has been added to a national inquiry into grooming gangs, with the council saying it will test safeguarding, back victims and run a public awareness push. Culture & Access: The government says free entry to UK national museums will continue, ending speculation that overseas visitors could be charged. Brexit Politics: Nigel Farage calls Andy Burnham’s EU “reopening” a “gift” for Reform, as Burnham floats options including a possible referendum or rejoining without another vote. Security Oversight: A former MI5 legal director says spy chiefs should face MPs more often, arguing the public deserves clearer scrutiny. Health & Care: Pharmacy First is expanding to more conditions, aiming to shift minor ailments to community pharmacies. Local Heritage & Travel: The Northumberland Coast Path gets a spotlight as walkers mark a new stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path. Arts & Tragedy: TV chef Christopher Wheeler, who appeared on Saturday Kitchen and Great British Menu, has been found dead in a London graveyard. Sports: Alexander Zverev rejects shortening Grand Slam matches, saying “It’s history.”