India-UK Trade Deal: India and the UK confirmed their free trade pact will take effect July 15, cutting import duties and boosting access for auto components and professionals, with India also allowing 3.78 lakh UK passenger vehicle imports over the first 15 years. UK Rates Watch: The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% as it weighs Middle East-driven inflation risks against pressure on households and firms. AI & Talent Push: Scotiabank will invest $2.5 million over five years in Queen’s Smith School of Business to build an “AI-ready” workforce via applied research and experiential learning. Trade Volatility Hits Logistics: Purolator research says uncertainty around cross-border rules is hurting North American trade more than tariffs, forcing operational changes but leaving many unprepared for worse conditions. China Trade Response: China’s NDRC rejected claims that subsidies explain its global market gains, warning against politicizing trade issues. Workplace & Consumer Costs: Surveys show wellbeing benefits are rising in importance, while Japan’s oil import price hit a record high, likely squeezing corporate profits. Local Business Rules: Danville’s cannabis owner says he was “unfairly targeted” over park-adjacent advertising, while Columbia is considering a ban on selling pets in public outdoor spaces.