UK Housing & Planning: Islington councillors have approved a long-stalled Clerkenwell office scheme after years of disputes over light and affordable workspace, with neighbours warning it will leave them facing a “grey” development. Local Authority Waste Services: South Holland District Council is rolling out wheelie bins across more than half of households, moving from bags and preparing staged deliveries in places like Spalding and Pinchbeck. Tax & Property Policy Watch: Leaked documents suggest Labour leader Andy Burnham may be considering changes to stamp duty, council tax and even a mansion tax as part of an Autumn Budget shake-up. Affordable Homes Under Pressure: Cornwall’s planning committee will decide next week on 48 affordable homes in St Stephen, with objections focused on landscape impact and local concerns despite a stated need for homes. Energy Costs for Homeowners: Ofgem’s October 1 price cap rise is set to lift typical bills by about £60 a year, prompting advice on what households can do before the increase. Regulation & Compliance: The Insolvency Service fined directors of a Reading property firm for failing to verify identity on time, highlighting tighter governance expectations for company roles. Community Safety & Property: Glasgow councillor Paul McCabe is pushing a new framework to tackle unsafe private lanes, aiming to clarify responsibility and coordinate fixes. Settlement Trade Sanctions: The UK says it will restrict trade with illegal Israeli settlements, targeting specific companies and services tied to construction, infrastructure, financing and real estate.