Falklands Budget: The Falkland Islands Government has set out its 2026/27 annual budget in a public meeting on Monday 8 June, with Financial Secretary Pat Clunie presenting a “prudent and strategic” package totalling £216.3m, including operating spending, Islands Plan investment and a transfer to the Capital Equalization Fund, alongside cost-of-living support for full-time FIG employees, a higher minimum wage from January 2027, and inflation-linked rises to pensions and social benefits. Housing Push: The Executive Council has approved an accelerated Stanley housing plan at Murray Heights, including infrastructure for 60 modular plots and 30 modular units, aiming to deliver 30 government houses within 12 months, with short-term construction delays expected at Sapper Hill. Travel Credit Scheme: FIG has suspended the Travel Credit Scheme, saving £630,000 a year, but MPs say it will leave many status holders without future travel support. Overseas Territories Day: Stanley marked UK Overseas Territories Day with Falklands and UK flags flying together on Victory Green, and local representation in London. Atlantic Conveyor Memorial: Islanders paused to remember the 12 lives lost when the Atlantic Conveyor was hit by Exocet missiles during the Falklands War. Sea Lion Oil Row: Argentina warned it could “fully exercise all actions” over Rockhopper’s Sea Lion development near the Falklands, calling the plans unlawful and the firms “clandestine,” as drilling moves from exploration into development. Farming Fallout (UK): In Scotland, a farm at Falkland Estate was ordered to cull 271 cattle after inspectors found animals “unidentifiable and untraceable” under livestock traceability rules.