Dame Penelope Keith, the celebrated star of The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at home aged 86 following a battle with cancer. Her passing marks the loss of a BAFTA-winning cultural icon renowned for her quintessential portrayals of the British upper-middle class.

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The UK economy grew by 0.6% in early 2026, though 2025 growth was revised down to 1.3% following geopolitical instability. This data presents a volatile landscape for incoming political leadership tasked with balancing industrial strategy against soaring energy costs and regional inequality.

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