EU Packaging & PFAS: New EU rules start tightening limits on “forever chemicals” in food-contact packaging, with new markings and producer-responsibility requirements aimed at safer, less wasteful everyday packaging. Housing & Consumer Pressure: UK home listings fell sharply in August, with Rightmove reporting the biggest August asking-price drop since 2018 as sellers cut prices and expectations. MarCom & Labels: Vollherbst launches “Label Intelligence” in South Africa to help brands make packaging decisions using consumer insights and production know-how. AI Regulation & Trust: EU moves to make AI content labels compulsory, but the same rules may make deepfakes harder to spot. Sports Sponsorship & Media: Lazio’s Gattuso era starts with a Coppa Italia shock exit, while Barcelona agrees a deal to sign Rodri—both likely to ripple through club marketing and brand partnerships. Climate & Energy: Cambridge researchers tout algae-based electricity as a potential battery alternative amid Europe’s heat, drought and wildfire pressure. Defence Tech Narrative: A report claims Russia is building secret drone bases within striking distance of Nato, keeping security messaging front and centre. Charity PR: Prince Harry redirects Diana Fund income away from Sentebale to Elephants Without Borders, adding another twist to high-profile UK charity governance.