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 her premiership could be extremely short-lived. Though she was initially heralded by some as a prime minister to drive through…
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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 sorts of different people are talking about all sorts of different things because the Conservative backbenchers are casting around for…
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.
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 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…
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 “difficult economic backdrop” and rising costs. The retailer told investors it aims to have 180 “full-line” shops – selling its…
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…
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.
Victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries in stabbing Victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries in stabbing
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.
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 prices for petrol and diesel in the UK had been falling since early July and throughout the summer, according to…
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 or makes use of the Just Chatting category. A lot of unexpected things can happen while streaming, such as…
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 of Ian Huntley, Maxine Carr, taking a look into the Soham murders. 20 years ago, the nation mourned the deaths…
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 …
Eight-year-old Indi was named after screen adventurer Indiana Jones. Eight-year-old Indi was named after screen adventurer Indiana Jones.
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 appeared on Loose Women today when she made the announcement. Katona is mum to five children, after welcoming her first…
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 Craig Sharnock. A friend went to check on the mum-of-four and tried to resuscitate her, but she was pronounced dead…
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.
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.
Sam Tarry was sacked from Labour’s front bench after giving interviews from RMT picket line Sam Tarry was sacked from Labour’s front bench after giving interviews from RMT picket line
Ending your membership can stop you buying items you don’t need (Picture: Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News) Amazon Prime Day 2 – or Early Access Sale as it’s officially called – is back for the second big wave of deals this year. The idea is that those who have signed up to the popular subscription service get access to exclusive discounts and vouchers – a thank you for being a loyal member. In the…
Elaine Worsley was struggling with her mental health when she was dismissed (Picture: Getty Images) An HMRC admin worker who suffered with depression has won almost £250,000 in compensation after being fired by a boss who she claimed ‘made her life a misery’. Elaine Worsley’s relationship with manager and former friend, Linda Marrison, deteriorated when she refused to let her take New Year’s Eve off, an employment tribunal heard. She later refused to let her…
Police have said they conducted a second search of the family home on Monday morning. He previously stated that investigators had searched the family’s swimming pool and a nearby pond. Police have said they conducted a second search of the family home on Monday morning. He previously stated that investigators had searched the family’s swimming pool and a nearby pond.
The missiles will protect Royal Navy carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. The missiles will protect Royal Navy carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.
The Duchess of Sussex recalled her days as a successful actress, revealing that she had to have “the thickest skin” to survive in the tough industry. The Duchess of Sussex recalled her days as a successful actress, revealing that she had to have “the thickest skin” to survive in the tough industry.