🏛 Politics & Society
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Keir Starmer claimed he had been “assured that no briefing against ministers was done from No 10,” amid a row over hostile briefings within cabinet. The Guardian
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Wes Streeting denied claims that he was plotting to replace the prime minister, calling the reports “categorically untrue”. Reuters
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The Justice Committee warned that “dire” prison conditions—overcrowding, staff shortages and ageing infrastructure—are jeopardising rehabilitation efforts. Parliament News
💼 Business & Economy
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The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in Q3 (July‑September) after a steep fall of 0.1% in September, with a major cyber‑attack on Jaguar Land Rover cited as a key cause. The Guardian+1
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Exports from the UK to the US fell by roughly 11.4% in September — the lowest since January 2022 — as trade tensions and manufacturing disruption bite. The Guardian
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At a gathering of top business leaders, Starmer sought to reassure them of government stability ahead of the 26 November budget, with emphasis on clarity of fiscal policy and growth‑supporting measures. Financial Times
🎭 Culture & Media
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BBC issued an apology to Donald Trump over a controversial edit of a speech ahead of the January 6 Capitol events, and said it would not face compensation demands. Sky News+1
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A quirky example of public life: a visitor to Westminster Abbey was asked to remove or cover up a jumper featuring a classic 1908 illustration because it was deemed “demonic”. The Guardian
🔬 Science, Technology & Environment
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The UK’s struggle to scale up science and technology companies has reached “crisis point”, signalling a serious weakness in innovation‑and‑growth strategy. Society of Chemical Industry
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Amid economic flat‑lining, the case for further intervention (by Bank of England or government) in infrastructure, manufacturing resilience and tech investment is gaining urgency. Car Dealer Magazine
🔍 What to Watch
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The next key moment is the upcoming budget on 26 November, which could set the tone for tax, spending and growth policy.
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Markets and businesses remain sensitive to political instability—especially given the internal frictions within the government.
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Look out for further announcements on manufacturing recovery, exports and innovation funding as the economy shows signs of fragility.