Polar Tourism Push: Quark Expeditions has launched its Arctic 2028 and Antarctic 2028/29 seasons with more than 70 departures, including a new Guided Photography Program (16 guests max), Expedition Extensions, a Northwest Passage voyage, and “Tundra to Table” with Greenlandic chef Igapall—an early booking signal for Falklands-linked itineraries. Falklands Trade Tension: Argentina’s bid to join the CPTPP, which the UK already belongs to, is reviving questions about whether the pact could extend to the Falklands, adding a fresh layer to sovereignty and market access debates. UN Diplomacy on Malvinas: The UN Special Committee on Decolonisation has urged Argentina and the UK to resume negotiations for a peaceful resolution, while UN officials also weigh how candidates’ dual citizenships could affect Security Council leadership politics. Local Governance & Transport: The Falklands Government confirmed South Atlantic Airbridge passenger routing via East Midlands Airport during RAF Brize Norton runway works (25 July–15 Nov 2026), a practical update for business travel and logistics. Salmon-Farming Consultation: A two-week public engagement programme starts 27 July, with documents published 29 June and an online survey opening 6 August—key for fisheries, supply chains and community planning. Sports & Community Spotlight: The Islands’ annual London parliamentary reception highlighted sport’s role in Falklands life, alongside the Commonwealth Games build-up.