Heatwave toll: A new study estimates more than 2,700 deaths in England and Wales linked to May and June heatwaves, with 42% attributed to extra heat from human-driven warming, as the UK prepares official figures from UKHSA. Education disadvantage gap: Researchers warn Andy Burnham’s incoming government will face an “early challenge” to halve the schools disadvantage gap, saying progress is moving further out of reach across early years to post-16. Medical research to NHS gap: The Academy of Medical Sciences says UK medical research excellence isn’t translating into better outcomes for enough people, calling for better measurement of the whole research-to-patient system. Child health warning: Leading paediatricians say UK children are set to be among the unhealthiest generations in decades, citing falling vaccination rates and rising asthma and mental health admissions. Financial inclusion scrutiny: MPs say the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy lacks a clear picture of who is excluded, where, and why, calling for stronger targets and accountability. Music sector support: Government unveils a long-term Music Plan with exports, education and funding for artists and teams. Murder probe near school: Police launched a murder investigation after a man in his late 20s was stabbed to death near Mossbourne Community Academy in Hackney. Meningitis B push for students: New guidance urges teenagers to get the MenB jab before university as bookings open. SEND outcomes: A report highlights inconsistent experiences and outcomes for SEND children in RBWM. Online safety debate: Commentators argue the new under-16 social media ban will cause more harm than it prevents.