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Cabinet Rebellion: UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting quit, saying he’s lost confidence in Keir Starmer and backing a broad leadership contest—turning Labour’s internal fight into a live business risk as markets brace for more Westminster turmoil. Energy & Regulation: Ofgem has secured a £20m settlement from British Gas over forced prepayment meter fittings, with debt write-offs and compensation for vulnerable customers. Global Trade Tensions: The UK says a ship was seized off the UAE and is heading toward Iranian waters, underlining how Strait of Hormuz risks keep disrupting oil and shipping. Finance for SMEs: Allica Bank won £350m backing via the British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantee scheme, aiming to unlock up to £700m in asset finance. Industry Watch: Scotland’s private sector output fell for the first time in four months, while retail gloom deepened in Scotland as households cut back. Wealth & Politics: The Sunday Times Rich List highlights a wealth shift abroad, while Rich List headlines keep feeding scrutiny of political donors.

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