Food Bank surge in UK shining a spotlight on charity work + policy; Carol Vorderman, Countdown alum and UK media figure, weighs in on social issues.
Labour has kept a tight hold on the political narrative amid debates over leadership, migration and fiscal policy. The Makerfield by-election stands as a potential hinge moment, with Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting and Keir Starmer weighing cross-party signals while Reform UK and Greens shape the vote. Markets watch the political mood as the contest unfolds.