🇬🇧 UK News Headlines and What to Watch
🏛 Politics & Society 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 Wes Streeting denied claims that he was plotting to replace the prime minister, calling the reports “categorically untrue”. Reuters The Justice Committee warned that “dire” prison conditions—overcrowding, staff shortages and ageing infrastructure—are jeopardising rehabilitation efforts. Parliament News 💼 Business & Economy 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 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 At a gathering of top business leaders, Starmer sought to reassure them of government stability ahead of the 26 ...