🌏 POLITICA UK

  🏛 Politics Keir Starmer refused to categorically rule out raising taxes beyond his manifesto pledges, during a heated session of House of Commons proceedings. Sky News MPs voted down Nigel Farage’s motion to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) by 154 to 96 votes. The Guardian 💼 Business & Economy More than 100 business and charity leaders signed an open letter urging ministers to lead a shift towards a four‑day working week in England, following mixed early results from local council trials. The Guardian The UK pharmaceutical sector warns of a crisis: a pricing standoff between government and industry has stalled research investment and threatens thousands of jobs. The Guardian 🧬 Science & Health NHS Providers and NHS Confederation have confirmed plans to merge into a single representative body for frontline NHS organisations from April 2026. NHS Confederation 🎭 Culture & Society The BAPS Shri Swaminara...

  UK politics – Plaid Cymru’s unexpected by‑election win in Caerphilly Plaid Cymru captured 47% of the vote in the Welsh Senedd seat, with Reform UK at ~36% and Labour Party collapsing to 11%. The Guardian +1 The result signals major turbulence for Labour ahead of the 2026 Senedd election and raises questions about voter dissatisfaction with the UK government’s pace of change. The Guardian UK economy – Surprise PMI uptick suggests recovery may be starting The UK composite PMI rose to 51.1 in October, above the growth threshold, with the services sector contributing most of the momentum. The Times Input costs are down, inflation pressures easing, and markets are speculating that an interest‑rate cut could be on the horizon. The Times UK royal affairs – Prince Andrew in advanced talks over residence at Royal Lodge Prince Andrew is reportedly negotiating his departure from his long‑standing home at the Royal Lodge as pressure mounts from Buckingham Palace. The...