diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/payments/UserPaymentModal.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/payments/UserPaymentModal.svelte
index 068f3d1..55d59ff 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/payments/UserPaymentModal.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/payments/UserPaymentModal.svelte
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 <script lang="ts">
-	import { SvelteDate } from 'svelte/reactivity';
+	import { onMount, onDestroy } from 'svelte';
+import { SvelteDate } from 'svelte/reactivity';
 	import { toast } from 'svelte-sonner';
 	import * as Dialog from '$lib/components/ui/dialog';
 	import { Button } from '$lib/components/ui/button';
@@ -7,6 +8,8 @@
 	import { Checkbox } from '$lib/components/ui/checkbox';
 	import type { Booking } from '$lib/types/booking';
 	import type { UserSavedCard } from '$lib/types';
+	import CardInput from '$lib/components/payments/CardInput.svelte';
+	import PolicyPopover from '$lib/components/ui/policyPopover.svelte';
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 
 	interface Props {
@@ -14,9 +17,10 @@
 		onClose: () => void;
 		onComplete: () => void;
 		canSaveCards?: boolean;
+		defaultPaymentType?: 'full' | 'partial' | 'deposit';
 	}
 
-	let { booking, onClose, onComplete, canSaveCards = true }: Props = $props();
+	let { booking, onClose, onComplete, canSaveCards = true, defaultPaymentType }: Props = $props();
 
 	type PaymentStatus = 'idle' | 'processing' | 'polling' | 'success' | 'error';
 
@@ -37,6 +41,9 @@
 	let showNewCardForm = $state(false);
 	let showCardList = $state(false);
 
+	let stamps = $state(0);
+	let useLoyalty = $state(false);
+
 	// Auto-select first saved card when methods load
 	$effect(() => {
 		if (paymentMethods.length > 0 && !selectedPaymentMethod && !showNewCardForm) {
@@ -193,13 +200,37 @@
 	// Partial payment amount (in pounds, user enters)
 	let partialAmount = $state<string>('');
 	let lastValidPartialAmount = $state<string>('');
-	let paymentType = $state<'full' | 'partial' | 'deposit'>('full');
 
-	let pollingInterval: ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null = null;
+	// Campaign discount preview — fetched on mount to show eligible discounts
+	let discountPreview = $state<{
+		eligible: boolean;
+		discounts: Array<{ source: string; name: string; percent: number; amount: number }>;
+		original_total: number;
+		discounted_total: number;
+	} | null>(null);
 
 	// Derived values
 	let depositOutstanding = $derived(booking.deposit_required && !booking.deposit_paid);
 
+	// Auto-select a sensible default payment type based on the booking's deposit
+	// state. The backend will split the charge into deposit + non-deposit records
+	// when appropriate, so this choice mainly controls the button label and amount.
+	let defaultType = $derived(
+		defaultPaymentType ?? (depositOutstanding ? 'deposit' : 'full')
+	);
+	let paymentType = $state<'full' | 'partial' | 'deposit'>(defaultType as 'full' | 'partial' | 'deposit');
+
+	let pollingInterval: ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null = null;
+
+	// Payment lock state
+	let lockTimer = $state(-1);
+	let lockAcquired = $state(false);
+	let lockInterval: ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null = null;
+	let countdownInterval: ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null = null;
+
+	let servicesSubtotal = $derived((booking.services ?? []).reduce((sum, s) => sum + (s.price || 0), 0));
+	let discountSum = $derived((booking.discounts ?? []).reduce((sum, d) => sum + d.discount_amount, 0));
+
 	let totalPaid = $derived(
 		booking.payments
 			?.filter((p) => p.status === 'completed')
@@ -208,6 +239,31 @@
 
 	let amountRemaining = $derived(booking.total_amount - totalPaid);
 
+	let loyaltyEligible = $derived(
+		stamps >= 10 &&
+			!(booking.discounts ?? []).some((d) => d.discount_source === 'loyalty') &&
+			booking.total_amount > 0
+	);
+
+	let loyaltyDiscount = $derived(
+		useLoyalty ? Math.round(booking.total_amount * 100 * 0.1) : 0
+	);
+
+	// Deposit policy warning text — dynamic based on booking state
+	let expectedDepositPercent = $derived(booking.deposit_required ? 20 : 0);
+	let depositPolicyWarning = $derived<string | null>({
+		get text(): string | null {
+			if (!booking.deposit_required && totalPaid === 0 && booking.amount_due <= 0) return null;
+			if (booking.deposit_required) {
+				return `A ${expectedDepositPercent}% deposit (at least £${(booking.total_amount * 0.2).toFixed(2)}) is required. Any payments up to 50% of total (£${(booking.total_amount * 0.5).toFixed(2)}) are treated as deposit for cancellations.`;
+			}
+			if (totalPaid > 0 || booking.amount_due > 0) {
+				return `Any payment up to 50% of total (£${(booking.total_amount * 0.5).toFixed(2)}) is treated as a protected deposit for cancellations. Paying early is at your own risk.`;
+			}
+			return null;
+		}
+	}.text);
+
 	let isScenarioA = $derived(depositOutstanding);
 
 	let isScenarioB = $derived(!depositOutstanding && totalPaid < booking.total_amount);
@@ -237,7 +293,10 @@
 	);
 
 	let payButtonDisabled = $derived(
-		status === 'processing' || !cardSelected || (paymentType === 'partial' && !partialAmountValid)
+		status === 'processing' ||
+			!cardSelected ||
+			(paymentType === 'partial' && !partialAmountValid) ||
+			(booking.status === 'pending_release' && (lockTimer <= 0 || !lockAcquired))
 	);
 
 	let payButtonError = $derived(
@@ -250,6 +309,12 @@
 					: null
 	);
 
+	function campaignDiscountCents(): number {
+		return discountPreview?.eligible
+			? discountPreview.discounts.reduce((sum, d) => sum + Math.round(d.amount * 100), 0)
+			: 0;
+	}
+
 	function formatCurrency(pence: number): string {
 		return new Intl.NumberFormat('en-GB', {
 			style: 'currency',
@@ -257,6 +322,80 @@
 		}).format(pence / 100);
 	}
 
+	function formatTimer(seconds: number): string {
+		const m = Math.floor(seconds / 60);
+		const s = seconds % 60;
+		return `${String(m).padStart(2, '0')}:${String(s).padStart(2, '0')}`;
+	}
+
+	function clearLockIntervals() {
+		if (countdownInterval) {
+			clearInterval(countdownInterval);
+			countdownInterval = null;
+		}
+		if (lockInterval) {
+			clearInterval(lockInterval);
+			lockInterval = null;
+		}
+	}
+
+	async function acquireLock() {
+		try {
+			const response = await fetch(`/api/bookings/${booking.id}/payment-lock`, {
+				method: 'POST',
+				headers: {
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
+				}
+			});
+			if (response.ok) {
+				lockAcquired = true;
+				lockTimer = 300;
+			}
+		} catch (err) {
+			console.error('Failed to acquire payment lock:', err);
+		}
+	}
+
+	async function releaseLock() {
+		lockAcquired = false;
+		clearLockIntervals();
+		try {
+			await fetch(`/api/bookings/${booking.id}/payment-lock`, {
+				method: 'DELETE',
+				headers: {
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
+				}
+			});
+		} catch (err) {
+			console.error('Failed to release payment lock:', err);
+		}
+	}
+
+	function startCountdown() {
+		countdownInterval = setInterval(() => {
+			lockTimer = Math.max(0, lockTimer - 1);
+		}, 1000);
+	}
+
+	function startRenewal() {
+		lockInterval = setInterval(async () => {
+			try {
+				const response = await fetch(`/api/bookings/${booking.id}/payment-lock`, {
+					method: 'POST',
+					headers: {
+						Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
+					}
+				});
+				if (response.ok) {
+					lockTimer = 300;
+					lockAcquired = true;
+				}
+			} catch (err) {
+				console.error('Failed to renew payment lock:', err);
+			}
+		}, 60000);
+	}
+
 	function generateIdempotencyKey(): string {
 		const array = new Uint8Array(16);
 		if (typeof window !== 'undefined' && window.crypto) {
@@ -294,6 +433,23 @@
 		}
 	}
 
+	async function fetchLoyaltyData() {
+		if (!authStore.isAuthenticated) return;
+		try {
+			const response = await fetch('/api/user/loyalty', {
+				headers: {
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
+				}
+			});
+			if (response.ok) {
+				const data = await response.json();
+				stamps = data.stamps ?? 0;
+			}
+		} catch (err) {
+			console.error('Failed to fetch loyalty data:', err);
+		}
+	}
+
 	function formatCardExpiry(month: number, year: number): string {
 		return `${String(month).padStart(2, '0')}/${year.toString().slice(-2)}`;
 	}
@@ -329,6 +485,33 @@
 		status = 'processing';
 		error = null;
 
+		// Apply loyalty redemption before payment
+		if (useLoyalty) {
+			try {
+				const redemptionResponse = await fetch(
+					`/api/bookings/${booking.id}/apply-redemption`,
+					{
+						method: 'POST',
+						headers: {
+							'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+							Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
+						}
+					}
+				);
+				if (!redemptionResponse.ok) {
+					const errData = await redemptionResponse.text();
+					throw new Error(errData || 'Failed to apply loyalty discount');
+				}
+			} catch (err) {
+				status = 'error';
+				const msg =
+					err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Failed to apply loyalty discount';
+				error = msg;
+				toast.error(msg);
+				return;
+			}
+		}
+
 		let cardId: string | undefined;
 		let newCardToken: string | undefined;
 		let saveCard = false;
@@ -380,12 +563,15 @@
 				payment_type: data.payment_type
 			};
 			toast.success('Payment successful');
+			fetchPaymentMethods();
 			onComplete();
+			releaseLock();
 		} catch (err) {
 			status = 'error';
 			const msg = err instanceof Error ? err.message : 'Payment declined';
 			error = msg;
 			toast.error(`${msg}. Please try again or use another card.`);
+			releaseLock();
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -398,8 +584,9 @@
 
 	function handlePayFull() {
 		const fullCents = Math.round(booking.amount_due * 100);
+		const discountedCents = Math.max(0, fullCents - campaignDiscountCents() - loyaltyDiscount);
 		const paymentType = booking.amount_paid > 0 ? 'balance' : 'full';
-		makePayment(paymentType, fullCents);
+		makePayment(paymentType, discountedCents);
 	}
 
 	function handlePayPartial() {
@@ -411,6 +598,7 @@
 	}
 
 	function handleClose() {
+		releaseLock();
 		stopPolling();
 		onClose();
 	}
@@ -426,6 +614,7 @@
 	$effect(() => {
 		if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
 			fetchPaymentMethods();
+			fetchLoyaltyData();
 		}
 	});
 
@@ -435,10 +624,36 @@
 			stopPolling();
 		};
 	});
+
+	onMount(async () => {
+		if (booking.status === 'pending_release') {
+			acquireLock();
+			startCountdown();
+			startRenewal();
+		}
+
+		// Fetch eligible campaign discounts
+		try {
+			const resp = await fetch(`/api/bookings/${booking.id}/discount-preview`, {
+				headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}` }
+			});
+			if (resp.ok) {
+				discountPreview = await resp.json();
+			}
+		} catch (err) {
+			console.error('Failed to fetch discount preview:', err);
+		}
+	});
+
+	onDestroy(() => {
+		if (booking.status === 'pending_release' && lockAcquired) {
+			releaseLock();
+		}
+	});
 </script>
 
 <Dialog.Root open={true} onOpenChange={(open) => !open && handleClose()}>
-	<Dialog.Content class="!z-[70] max-h-[90vh] max-w-md overflow-y-auto">
+	<Dialog.Content class="!z-[70] max-h-[90vh] max-w-[calc(100%-2rem)] overflow-y-auto sm:max-w-md">
 		<Dialog.Header>
 			<Dialog.Title class="text-xl font-semibold">Make a Payment</Dialog.Title>
 			{#if booking.id}
@@ -448,6 +663,42 @@
 
 		{#if status === 'idle' || status === 'processing' || status === 'error'}
 			<div class="space-y-4">
+			<!-- Payment lock countdown banner — only for pending_release (vulnerable slot) -->
+				{#if booking.status === 'pending_release' && lockAcquired && lockTimer > 0}
+					<div
+						class="flex items-center gap-2 rounded-md border p-3 text-sm {lockTimer <= 60
+							? 'border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 text-amber-800'
+							: 'border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 text-blue-800'}"
+					>
+						<svg
+							class="h-4 w-4 shrink-0"
+							viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+							fill="none"
+							stroke="currentColor"
+							stroke-width="2"
+						>
+							<rect x="3" y="11" width="18" height="11" rx="2" ry="2" />
+							<path d="M7 11V7a5 5 0 0110 0v4" />
+						</svg>
+						<span>Slot re-secured for <strong>{formatTimer(lockTimer)}</strong> to ensure smooth payment processing</span>
+					</div>
+				{:else if booking.status === 'pending_release' && (lockTimer === 0 || !lockAcquired)}
+					<div
+						class="flex items-center gap-2 rounded-md border border-red-200 bg-red-50 p-3 text-sm text-red-800"
+					>
+						<svg
+							class="h-4 w-4 shrink-0"
+							viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+							fill="none"
+							stroke="currentColor"
+							stroke-width="2"
+						>
+							<rect x="3" y="11" width="18" height="11" rx="2" ry="2" />
+							<path d="M7 11V7a5 5 0 0110 0v4" />
+						</svg>
+						<span>Slot no longer secured — please close and retry</span>
+					</div>
+				{/if}
 				<!-- Service Breakdown -->
 				<div class="rounded-md border border-gray-200 bg-gray-50 p-4">
 					<div class="mb-3 text-sm font-semibold text-gray-700">Services</div>
@@ -467,6 +718,65 @@
 					</div>
 				</div>
 
+				<!-- Loyalty Redemption Checkbox -->
+				{#if loyaltyEligible}
+					<div class="rounded-md border border-fuchsia-100 bg-fuchsia-50 p-4">
+						<div class="mb-2 text-sm font-semibold text-fuchsia-800">Available Savings</div>
+						<div class="flex items-start gap-3">
+							<Checkbox
+								id="use-loyalty"
+								bind:checked={useLoyalty}
+								disabled={status === 'processing'}
+							/>
+							<label for="use-loyalty" class="cursor-pointer select-none">
+								<div class="text-sm font-medium text-fuchsia-900">Use my Loyalty Stamp Card</div>
+								<div class="mt-0.5 text-xs text-fuchsia-700">
+									{stamps} stamps available &middot; 10% off ({formatCurrency(Math.round(booking.total_amount * 100 * 0.1))})
+								</div>
+							</label>
+						</div>
+					</div>
+				{/if}
+
+				<!-- Applied Discounts -->
+				{#if booking.discounts && booking.discounts.length > 0}
+					<div class="rounded-md border border-gray-100 bg-gray-50/50 p-4">
+						<div class="mb-3 flex items-center justify-between">
+							<div class="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-semibold text-gray-800">
+								<svg class="h-4 w-4 text-gray-500" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2">
+									<path d="M20.59 13.41l-7.17 7.17a2 2 0 0 1-2.83 0L2 12V2h10l8.59 8.59a2 2 0 0 1 0 2.82z"></path>
+									<line x1="7" y1="7" x2="7.01" y2="7"></line>
+								</svg>
+								Applied Discounts
+							</div>
+							{#if servicesSubtotal > 0}
+								<span class="rounded-full bg-fuchsia-50 px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium text-fuchsia-600">
+									{((discountSum / servicesSubtotal) * 100).toFixed(0)}% Off Total
+								</span>
+							{/if}
+						</div>
+						<div class="space-y-2 text-sm">
+							{#each booking.discounts as d}
+								<div class="flex items-center justify-between text-gray-600">
+									<div class="flex items-center gap-1.5">
+										<span class="h-1.5 w-1.5 rounded-full bg-fuchsia-400"></span>
+										<span>
+											{#if d.discount_source === 'loyalty'}
+												Loyalty Stamp Card (10% Off)
+											{:else if d.campaign_name}
+												{d.campaign_name}
+											{:else}
+												Promo Campaign ({d.discount_percent}% Off)
+											{/if}
+										</span>
+									</div>
+									<span class="font-medium text-gray-900">-{formatCurrency(d.discount_amount)}</span>
+								</div>
+							{/each}
+						</div>
+					</div>
+				{/if}
+
 				<!-- Financial Summary -->
 				<div class="space-y-2 rounded-md border border-gray-200 bg-white p-4">
 					<div class="flex justify-between text-sm">
@@ -474,16 +784,30 @@
 						<span class="font-medium">{formatCurrency(Math.round(booking.total_amount * 100))}</span
 						>
 					</div>
+				{#if discountPreview?.eligible}
+					{#each discountPreview.discounts as d}
+						<div class="flex justify-between text-sm">
+							<span class="text-gray-600">{d.name}</span>
+							<span class="font-medium text-green-700">-{formatCurrency(Math.round(d.amount * 100))}</span>
+						</div>
+					{/each}
+				{/if}
+				<div class="flex justify-between text-sm">
+					<span class="text-gray-600">Amount Paid</span>
+					<span class="font-medium text-green-700">{formatCurrency(totalPaid)}</span>
+				</div>
+				{#if useLoyalty && loyaltyDiscount > 0}
 					<div class="flex justify-between text-sm">
-						<span class="text-gray-600">Amount Paid</span>
-						<span class="font-medium text-green-700">{formatCurrency(totalPaid)}</span>
-					</div>
-					<div class="flex justify-between border-t border-gray-200 pt-2">
-						<span class="font-semibold text-gray-900">Amount Remaining</span>
-						<span class="text-lg font-bold text-red-600">
-							{formatCurrency(Math.round(amountRemaining * 100))}
-						</span>
+						<span class="text-gray-600">Loyalty Stamp Card (10% Off)</span>
+						<span class="font-medium text-green-700">-{formatCurrency(loyaltyDiscount)}</span>
 					</div>
+				{/if}
+				<div class="flex justify-between border-t border-gray-200 pt-2">
+					<span class="font-semibold text-gray-900">Amount Remaining</span>
+					<span class="text-lg font-bold text-red-600">
+						{formatCurrency(Math.max(0, Math.round(amountRemaining * 100) - campaignDiscountCents() - loyaltyDiscount))}
+					</span>
+				</div>
 				</div>
 
 				<!-- Card Selection (only when idle) -->
@@ -587,68 +911,29 @@
 							{/if}
 						</div>
 					{:else}
-						<!-- No saved cards or can't save cards - show new card form -->
-						<div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-100 bg-gray-50 p-4">
-							<h4 class="mb-3 text-sm font-medium text-gray-700">Card Details</h4>
-							<div class="space-y-3">
-								<div>
-									<label for="cardNumber" class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-700"
-										>Card Number</label
-									>
-									<Input
-										id="cardNumber"
-										type="text"
-										inputmode="numeric"
-										value={newCardNumber}
-										oninput={handleCardNumberInput}
-										placeholder="1234 5678 9012 3456"
-										maxlength={19}
-										class="mt-1"
-									/>
-								</div>
-								<div class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3">
-									<div>
-										<label for="cardExpiry" class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-700"
-											>Expiry (MM/YY)</label
-										>
-										<Input
-											id="cardExpiry"
-											type="text"
-											inputmode="numeric"
-											value={newCardExpiry}
-											oninput={handleExpiryInput}
-											placeholder="MM/YY"
-											maxlength={5}
-											class="mt-1"
-										/>
-									</div>
-									<div>
-										<label for="cardCVC" class="text-sm font-medium text-gray-700">CVC</label>
-										<Input
-											id="cardCVC"
-											type="text"
-											inputmode="numeric"
-											value={newCardCVC}
-											oninput={handleCvcInput}
-											placeholder="123"
-											maxlength={4}
-											class="mt-1"
-										/>
-									</div>
-								</div>
-								{#if canSaveCards}
-									<div class="flex items-center gap-2">
-										<Checkbox id="saveCard" bind:checked={saveCardForFuture} />
-										<label for="saveCard" class="text-sm text-gray-700">
-											Save card for next time
-										</label>
-									</div>
-								{/if}
-							</div>
-						</div>
+						<CardInput
+							bind:cardNumber={newCardNumber}
+							bind:cardExpiry={newCardExpiry}
+							bind:cardCVC={newCardCVC}
+							bind:saveCard={saveCardForFuture}
+							showSaveCard={canSaveCards}
+							disabled={false}
+						/>
 					{/if}
 				{/if}
 
+				{#if depositPolicyWarning}
+					<div class="rounded-md border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50 p-3 text-xs text-amber-800">
+						<p class="font-semibold text-amber-900">Cancellation &amp; Deposit Policy</p>
+						<p class="mt-1">{depositPolicyWarning}</p>
+						<PolicyPopover>
+							{#snippet trigger()}
+								<span class="mt-1 inline-block underline">Full cancellation policy →</span>
+							{/snippet}
+						</PolicyPopover>
+					</div>
+				{/if}
+
 				<!-- Scenario A: Deposit needed -->
 				{#if isScenarioA}
 					<div class="space-y-3">
@@ -693,7 +978,7 @@
 										: Math.round(booking.total_amount * 0.2 * 100)
 								)})
 							{:else}
-								Pay {formatCurrency(Math.round(booking.amount_due * 100))}
+								Pay {formatCurrency(Math.max(0, Math.round(booking.amount_due * 100) - campaignDiscountCents() - (useLoyalty ? loyaltyDiscount : 0)))}
 							{/if}
 						</Button>
 					</div>
@@ -743,7 +1028,7 @@
 										value={partialAmount}
 										oninput={handlePartialAmountInput}
 										class="pl-7"
-										disabled={status === 'processing'}
+							disabled={status !== 'idle'}
 									/>
 								</div>
 							</div>
@@ -764,7 +1049,7 @@
 									? formatCurrency(Math.round(partialAmountNum * 100))
 									: 'Part'}
 							{:else}
-								Pay {formatCurrency(Math.round(booking.amount_due * 100))}
+								Pay {formatCurrency(Math.max(0, Math.round(booking.amount_due * 100) - campaignDiscountCents() - (useLoyalty ? loyaltyDiscount : 0)))}
 							{/if}
 						</Button>
 					</div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/today/CurrentAppointment.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/today/CurrentAppointment.svelte
index d652d0a..c1a1c61 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/today/CurrentAppointment.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/today/CurrentAppointment.svelte
@@ -85,6 +85,9 @@
 	let summary = $state<DailySummary | null>(null);
 	let weekSummary = $state<DailySummary | null>(null);
 
+	// Data diffing — only update UI when payload actually changes
+	let prevDataJson = $state('');
+
 	function formatRemainingTime(minutes: number): string {
 		const hours = Math.floor(minutes / 60);
 		const mins = minutes % 60;
@@ -102,8 +105,6 @@
 		return Math.max(0, Math.floor((closing.getTime() - now.getTime()) / 60000));
 	});
 
-	let interval: ReturnType<typeof setInterval> | null = null;
-
 	function calculateTimes() {
 		const now = new SvelteDate();
 
@@ -181,6 +182,20 @@
 
 			if (response.ok) {
 				const data = await response.json();
+				const newJson = JSON.stringify({
+					current: data.current || null,
+					next: data.next || null,
+					closingTime: data.closing_time || null,
+					doneForDay: !!data.done_for_day,
+					summary: data.summary || null,
+					weekSummary: data.week_summary || null
+				});
+				if (newJson === prevDataJson) {
+					loading = false;
+					return;
+				}
+				prevDataJson = newJson;
+
 				currentAppointment = data.current || null;
 				nextAppointment = data.next || null;
 				closingTime = data.closing_time || null;
@@ -210,12 +225,26 @@
 	$effect(() => {
 		fetchCurrentAndNext();
 
-		interval = setInterval(() => {
+		// Recalculate time display every 15s (no data fetch)
+		const timeInterval = setInterval(() => {
 			calculateTimes();
 		}, 15000);
 
+		// Poll for new data every 30s so new bookings appear automatically
+		const dataInterval = setInterval(() => {
+			fetchCurrentAndNext();
+		}, 30_000);
+
+		// Immediate refresh when a booking is created/approved
+		function handleBookingApproved() {
+			fetchCurrentAndNext();
+		}
+		window.addEventListener('bookingApproved', handleBookingApproved);
+
 		return () => {
-			if (interval) clearInterval(interval);
+			clearInterval(timeInterval);
+			clearInterval(dataInterval);
+			window.removeEventListener('bookingApproved', handleBookingApproved);
 		};
 	});
 
@@ -362,14 +391,28 @@
 		<Card.Content>
 			<div class="space-y-5">
 				<!-- Conditional messages -->
-				{#if minutesUntilClosing >= 30}
-					<div class="rounded-md border border-teal-200 bg-white p-3 text-sm text-teal-800">
-						There is {formatRemainingTime(minutesUntilClosing)} left to accept walk-in bookings
+				{#if minutesUntilClosing >= 75}
+					<div class="flex items-start gap-2.5 rounded-md border border-teal-200 bg-teal-50/60 p-3 text-sm text-teal-800">
+						<svg class="mt-0.5 h-4 w-4 shrink-0" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2">
+							<circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" />
+							<path d="M12 16v-4M12 8h.01" />
+						</svg>
+						<div>
+							<p class="font-medium">Online booking still open</p>
+							<p class="mt-0.5 text-teal-700">Users booking online still have time to book in</p>
+						</div>
 					</div>
 				{/if}
-				{#if minutesUntilClosing >= 75}
-					<div class="rounded-md border border-blue-200 bg-white p-3 text-sm text-blue-800">
-						Users booking online still have time to book in
+				{#if minutesUntilClosing >= 30}
+					<div class="flex items-start gap-2.5 rounded-md border border-amber-200 bg-amber-50/60 p-3 text-sm text-amber-800">
+						<svg class="mt-0.5 h-4 w-4 shrink-0" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2">
+							<circle cx="12" cy="12" r="10" />
+							<path d="M12 6v6l4 2" />
+						</svg>
+						<div>
+							<p class="font-medium">Walk-ins closing soon</p>
+							<p class="mt-0.5 text-amber-700">There is {formatRemainingTime(minutesUntilClosing)} left to accept walk-in bookings</p>
+						</div>
 					</div>
 				{/if}
 
@@ -418,6 +461,11 @@
 							<div class="mt-1 text-lg font-bold text-amber-900">
 								£{summary.amount_due_today.toFixed(2)}
 							</div>
+							{#if summary.last_customer_name}
+								<div class="text-xs text-amber-600">
+									— {summary.last_customer_name}
+								</div>
+							{/if}
 						</div>
 					{/if}
 
@@ -765,7 +813,7 @@
 
 {#if showPaymentModal && activeAppointment}
 	<PaymentModal
-		booking={activeAppointment}
+		booking={activeAppointment as BookingType}
 		onClose={() => (showPaymentModal = false)}
 		onComplete={handlePaymentComplete}
 	/>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/today/PendingApprovals.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/today/PendingApprovals.svelte
index f3efc3d..ebe0cb1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/today/PendingApprovals.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/today/PendingApprovals.svelte
@@ -265,8 +265,15 @@
 			fetchEditRequests();
 		}, 60_000);
 
+		function handleBookingApproved() {
+			fetchPendingApprovals();
+			fetchEditRequests();
+		}
+		window.addEventListener('bookingApproved', handleBookingApproved);
+
 		return () => {
 			clearInterval(intervalId);
+			window.removeEventListener('bookingApproved', handleBookingApproved);
 		};
 	});
 </script>
@@ -398,7 +405,7 @@
 							<div class="flex-1">
 								<div class="flex items-center gap-2">
 									<span class="font-medium">{er.user?.full_name || 'Unknown'}</span>
-									<span class="text-xs font-medium text-amber-600">Edit Request</span>
+									<span class="text-xs font-medium text-amber-600">Edit/Reschedule</span>
 								</div>
 								<div class="mt-1 text-sm text-gray-600">
 									{getEditRequestSummary(er)}
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/today/TodayCalendar.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/today/TodayCalendar.svelte
index 98f947c..4801c0e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/today/TodayCalendar.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/today/TodayCalendar.svelte
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 	import { authStore } from '$lib/stores/auth.svelte';
 	import { SvelteDate } from 'svelte/reactivity';
 	import { toast } from 'svelte-sonner';
+	import { sanitizeText } from '$lib/utils/toast-safe';
 	import * as Card from '$lib/components/ui/card';
 	import { Button } from '$lib/components/ui/button';
 	import { Badge } from '$lib/components/ui/badge';
@@ -521,7 +522,7 @@
 				await fetchTodayBlockersData();
 			} else {
 				const text = await response.text();
-				toast.error('Failed to create: ' + text, { id: loadingToast });
+				toast.error('Failed to create: ' + sanitizeText(text), { id: loadingToast });
 			}
 		} catch (err) {
 			console.error('Error creating time blocker:', err);
@@ -546,7 +547,7 @@
 				await fetchTodayBlockersData();
 			} else {
 				const text = await response.text();
-				toast.error('Failed to delete: ' + text, { id: loadingToast });
+				toast.error('Failed to delete: ' + sanitizeText(text), { id: loadingToast });
 			}
 		} catch (err) {
 			console.error('Error deleting time blocker:', err);