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Last update: an hour agoUK Politics Under Pressure: Keir Starmer’s premiership is still wobbling as King Charles set out a “stronger and fairer” agenda in the King’s Speech, while Rachel Reeves used surprise GDP growth to warn: “now is not the time” to risk stability amid leadership talk. Economy Beat Despite Iran War: ONS data showed GDP rose 0.3% in March (beating forecasts) and 0.6% in Q1, with services, construction and manufacturing helping—though economists warn the boost may fade as Iran’s fallout hits harder. Business Fallout: Bedding supplier One Holding Ltd, stocked by Tesco and Debenhams, has entered administration owing £1.6m. Tech and Payments: UK fintech Musqet is pushing crypto payments for ecommerce, while BT and Openreach are preparing network protections for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sports and Culture: England appoints Sarah Taylor as men’s fielding coach for the New Zealand series, and Scotland’s best steakhouse award went to Glasgow’s The Butchershop.
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