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Last update: an hour agoLabour Leadership Shock: Keir Starmer’s grip is wobbling fast after Labour’s NEC gave Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham permission to seek a seat in the Makerfield by-election—an opening for a potential leadership challenge, while markets react with rising UK borrowing costs and nervous trading. Political Fallout: The week’s resignations and manoeuvres are turning into a longer leadership fight, with investors worried any new PM could loosen fiscal discipline. Gambling & Regulation: Ofcom has struck a deal with X to tighten action on illegal hate speech and terrorist content in the UK, with faster review targets. Local Power Struggles: Reform UK’s Hampshire politics is roiled by controversy around councillor George Madgwick, as questions over his business record and rhetoric intensify. Business Pressure: Entrepreneurs warn rising costs and regulation are “strangling” small firms. Global Watch: UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell met UAE officials after Iran’s drone-and-missile attacks, focusing on shipping and maritime safety. Trade Tension: India-UK free trade talks hit a steel snag tied to the UK’s new import curbs. Wealth & Culture: The Sunday Times Rich List puts David Beckham among the first UK sport billionaires, while the “Dubai set” continues to reshape the rich list.
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