Entrepreneurship Push: Sir Richard Branson says the UK must “make it easier” for entrepreneurs, warning founders feel Westminster isn’t listening and urging more support for new business starters. Airport Savings: London Luton Airport’s Fly and Ride scheme lets passengers use selected Arriva/Stagecoach buses for free to the airport until Aug 31 by showing a boarding pass (not all routes or operators are included). Coastal Parking Backlash: The AA warns rip-off seaside parking charges of £20–£30 a day are driving visitors away, with Bournemouth cited for up to £28 and higher fines during August. Holiday Let Rules Clash: A holiday-let owner fights a restriction after 13 years, arguing the model is no longer viable and claiming “financial ruin.” Family Travel Accessibility: CareCo ranks Paultons Park as the UK’s most grandparent-friendly theme park, praising flat terrain, internal transport and changing-place access. Theme Park Planning: Basingstoke and Deane Council plans include a resubmitted traveller-site bid near Four Kingdoms Adventure Park, with details on day rooms and parking. Skywatching: The Perseid meteor shower peaks on Aug 12 with a rare new moon and total solar eclipse creating unusually dark conditions for viewing. Security & Travel: Reports say Trump was secretly moved off Air Force One using a catering cart and decoy aircraft after an Iranian assassination threat. Grandparent-Friendly Theme Park: Paultons Park tops a study for scooter hire, flat routes and ride access, making it a standout for multigenerational trips.