Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk There’s a variety of stories leading Thursday’s papers. Several papers report on the Supreme Court’s decision that the Scottish government cannot hold another independence referendum without the consent of Westminster – a setback for Nicola Sturgeon’s campaign for Scottish independence. Elsewhere: 30,000 drivers are hit with parking tickets every […]
Footballer Mason Greenwood appears in court charged with attempted rape
The Manchester United striker was suspended by the club and removed from Fifa 22
‘It was a hug’: Politician who lost election to his mother is charged with rape
Unsuccessful US Republican South Dakota House candidate Bud May has been arrested on suspicion of rape just days after he lost out to his own mother in the midterm elections. Unsuccessful US Republican South Dakota House candidate Bud May has been arrested on suspicion of rape just days after he lost out to his […]
Brace for pain! Hunt details crippling tax hikes in three point plan as recession hits UK
The Chancellor outlined his economic plans in the House of Commons this morning. The Chancellor outlined his economic plans in the House of Commons this morning.
Metro – Grin and bear it
Metro – Grin and bear it Summary of the front page The “toughest Budget for decades,” is how the Metro describes the Chancellor’s expected statement on Thursday. It is expected to be “a double dose of painful tax rises and big public spending cuts in Britain’s toughest budget for decades”. Jeremy Hunt needs to plug a […]
US midterm elections – Trump slams Republican rival Ron DeSantis
US midterm elections 2022 – Trump slams Republican rival Ron DeSantis The former US president Donald Trump has slammed fellow Republican, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis, as the rivalry between the two top Republicans becomes clearer. Trump attacked DeSantis as an “average” governor, saying he lacks “loyalty.” DeSantis, 44, had the best night for Republicans on […]
US midterms LIVE: Democrats in danger of crumbling as Americans want Truss-style tax cuts
According to exclusive polling for Express.co.uk from the Washington DC based Democracy Institute, 62 percent of Americans want Joe Biden to push through income tax cuts. According to exclusive polling for Express.co.uk from the Washington DC based Democracy Institute, 62 percent of Americans want Joe Biden to push through income tax cuts.
COP27 LIVE: Boris Johnson prepares to take centre stage to slam ‘corrosive cynicism’
Boris Johnson is heading to the conference in Egypt in his first high profile speech since resigning as Prime Minister. Boris Johnson is heading to the conference in Egypt in his first high profile speech since resigning as Prime Minister.
Donald Trump ‘could announce 2024 run on the Monday after midterm elections’
Donald Trump could officially announce his bid for the presidency on November 14.
Man accused of sending threatening messages to Nicola Sturgeon to stand trial
William Curtis is also accused, along with another man, of assaulting and abducting a sheriff. William Curtis is also accused, along with another man, of assaulting and abducting a sheriff.
Major energy step as new rooftop technology to deliver 50% more power than solar
The rooftop wind generators use a unique “motionless” design, and generate more electricity for the same price. The rooftop wind generators use a unique “motionless” design, and generate more electricity for the same price.
Hunt scales back energy price cap duration as he acts to stabilise markets
The new Chancellor has ditched promised tax cuts by his predecessor saying the basic rate of income tax will remain at 20p. The new Chancellor has ditched promised tax cuts by his predecessor saying the basic rate of income tax will remain at 20p.
EasyJet forecasts good demand for its low fares despite cost of living crisis
Chief executive says squeezed household incomes will push customers towards ‘value’ operators EasyJet has said it wants more “certainty” and “stability” in the UK, but expects demand for its lower-cost fares to hold up despite the cost of living crisis. Johan Lundgren, the airline’s chief executive, said consumers “would continue to protect their holidays where” […]
CCTV shows toddler left walking on train track while father talks on phone
Officials warn of rise in ‘reckless behaviour’ at train crossing Officials warn of rise in ‘reckless behaviour’ at train crossing
‘I’m in heaven’: Americans overjoyed as they try fish and chips for the first time
US YouTubers Jimbo and Jackie tried the delights of the country’s favourite takeaway US YouTubers Jimbo and Jackie tried the delights of the country’s favourite takeaway
‘Our patients aren’t dead’: Inside the cryogenic freezing facility with 199 humans on ice
199 humans have opted to be ‘cryopreserved’ with the hopes of being revived in the future.
‘Pig’s ear’: Tory press raises doubts about Liz Truss’s future
Once-loyal papers such as the Sun and Daily Mail start to turn on PM amid financial turmoil Today’s political news –updates Conservative commentators are beginning to turn against Liz Truss, with rightwing newspapers such as the Sun and Daily Mail rounding on her for making a “pig’s ear” of the mini-budget, while other observers suggest […]
Minister warns Tory MPs against removing Liz Truss as pressure grows on PM – UK politics live
Foreign secretary James Cleverly tells colleagues removing the prime minister would be a ‘disastrously bad idea’ ConservativeHome editor and former Tory MP, Paul Goodman, has said some Conservative backbenchers are considering pushing for Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt to replace Liz Truss as prime minister. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, Goodman said: All […]
Iranian actress strips niqab and goes topless in powerful protest against Islamic Republic
The Iranian government has perpetrated brutal crackdowns against protesters, with over 100 feared dead. The Iranian government has perpetrated brutal crackdowns against protesters, with over 100 feared dead.
Liz Truss hit by fresh revolt as Tory rebels plot with Labour to destroy key energy plan
Jacob Rees-Mogg held a meeting with Tory MPs on Tuesday to try and persuade them not to back Sir Keir Starmer. Jacob Rees-Mogg held a meeting with Tory MPs on Tuesday to try and persuade them not to back Sir Keir Starmer.
James Cleverly warns Tory rebels knifing PM would be ‘disastrous’ for economy
JAMES Cleverly has warned restless Tory rebels that ousting Liz Truss would be “disastrous” for the economy – but the Foreign Secretary won’t rule out more mini budget u-turns. The PM i…
M&S to close one in four bigger stores selling clothing and homeware
Retailer to open 104 Simply Food outlets as high street chain speeds up turnaround plan amid rising costs Marks & Spencer is planning to close 25% of its bigger stores selling clothing and homeware while opening more than 100 new Simply Food outlets, as it speeds up its turnaround plan in the face of a […]
Hopes Brits WILL get a Bank Holiday for King Charles’ coronation rise
HOPES that Brits will get an extra Bank Holiday to celebrate Charles’ coronation rose today as No10 said “all options” were being considered. The PM’s spokesman suggested wo…
Man with ‘fixation’ on accessing Buckingham Palace admits trespass
Judge Annabel Pilling said Daniel Brydges had a “fixation” on gaining entry to Palace grounds. Judge Annabel Pilling said Daniel Brydges had a “fixation” on gaining entry to Palace grounds.
Manhunt after man, 57, stabbed by stranger in ‘random attack’ near Tower of London
Victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries in stabbing Victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries in stabbing
NATO vows ‘united’ response if Putin targets UK energy supplies after Nord Stream leak
The West has blamed Russian sabotage for the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines last month, and now fear that Europe’s energy supply could be at risk. The West has blamed Russian sabotage for the leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines last month, and now fear that Europe’s energy supply could be at risk.
UK petrol prices rise after Opec decides to cut oil production
Fuel price increase is blow to drivers amid soaring domestic energy costs and other inflation Petrol prices are climbing again for the first time in three months, after the controversial decision by the Opec oil cartel and its allies to cut oil production, putting more pressure on drivers during the cost of living crisis. Forecourt […]
Twitch streamer gets evicted from home while broadcasting live
Seum had to cut her stream short (pic: Twitch) Life tends to catch streamers off-guard sometimes, with Twitch streamer Seum and her family getting evicted while she was playing Dreamlight Valley. Seum, or simply Sam, has managed to hit over 80 thousand followers on her Twitch channel, where she usually streams games like Dreamlight Valley […]
Viewers demand Channel 5 ‘pull the plug’ on Maxine Carr drama ahead of new episodes: ‘It’s bad taste’
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Viewers are demanding Channel 5 ‘pull the plug’ on the final two episodes of new true crime drama Maxine, after many felt the first episode last night was in ‘bad taste’. The three-part series follows the girlfriend […]
Student, 18, ‘died on first night of uni after taking mix of alcohol & drugs’
A GIFTED teen died on her first night of university after taking a deadly mix of alcohol and drugs, an inquest heard. Jeni Larmour, 18, was found lifeless at her student accommodation at Newcastle …
Cocker spaniel rescued by fire crew after getting head trapped in metal fence
Eight-year-old Indi was named after screen adventurer Indiana Jones. Eight-year-old Indi was named after screen adventurer Indiana Jones.
Kerry Katona, 42, reveals she is freezing her eggs after five children to avoid ‘robbing’ her partner of the chance to be a dad
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Kerry Katona has revealed she is freezing her eggs, aged 42, so her partner Ryan Mahoney has the option to be father to his own children, if he wants to in the future. The Atomic Kitten singer […]
Girl, 3, found next to mum’s body when she missed the school run
Nicole Barnes, 29, was found dead next to her daughter, 3 (Picture: Liverpool Echo) A mother was found dead on the sofa next to her three-year-old daughter after teachers reported her missing from the school run. Nicole Barnes, 29, never showed to pick up her other three kids, prompting the school to call her partner […]
‘Exceptional importance’ that referendum question resolved, Supreme Court told
The Scottish Government’s top law officer began making her arguments on Tuesday. The Scottish Government’s top law officer began making her arguments on Tuesday.
Chart-topping singer Rex Orange County charged with sexual assault
The singer, whose real name is Alexander O’Connor, pleaded not guilty on Monday. The singer, whose real name is Alexander O’Connor, pleaded not guilty on Monday.
