Author: News Desk

  The latest twist in the saga will prompt speculation about the Prime Minister’s own position. ​The latest twist in the saga will prompt speculation about the Prime Minister’s own position. 

DESPERATE Vladimir Putin has resorted to using “press gangs” to snatch reluctant army recruits off the street and drag them Ukraine. “Conscript-catchers” launched raids in Moscow and St Petersburg …

  ‘Your success is this country’s success and I wish you well’: Ex-chancellor promises support to PM ‘Your success is this country’s success and I wish you well’: Ex-chancellor promises support to PM 

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng sacked Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has reportedly been sacked by PM Liz Truss following the backlash from the mini-budget, according to sources speaking to Sky News. Truss appears to have scapegoated the chancellor, and thrown him under the bus despite his mini-budget being agreed on and signed off by the PM. Truss had defended the budget only a few days ago. She is expected to address the nation this afternoon and many will be looking to see if she blames the mess on the chancellor or acknowledges her role. The budget caused chaos on the markets and…

  PM to make announcement after days of pressure from backbenchers PM to make announcement after days of pressure from backbenchers 

  Mr Kwarteng joins unfortunate list of chancellors who didn’t last long in one of the most important jobs in government Mr Kwarteng joins unfortunate list of chancellors who didn’t last long in one of the most important jobs in government 

Strong demand for beauty products such as eyeliners and mascaras, as chocolate and coffee also sell well The shadow cast by the cost of living crisis has spurred a retreat into small luxuries with Britons cheering themselves up with mood boosters such as luxury lip balms and false nails as well as chocolate and coffee. The lipstick index, coined by Estée Lauder’s Leonard Lauder, is the idea that sales of affordable luxuries rise in economic downturns. This spending behaviour has been true during previous downturns and the same picture is emerging again as consumers battle severe financial headwinds. Continue reading……

 In a letter to Ms Truss posted on social media, Mr Kwarteng said: ‘You have asked me to stand aside as your Chancellor. I have accepted.’ In a letter to Ms Truss posted on social media, Mr Kwarteng said: ‘You have asked me to stand aside as your Chancellor. I have accepted.’ 

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The rail strikes will impact passengers looking to travel north from London.