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UK joins France in saying apparent drone supply for use in Ukraine leaves Iran in breach of 2015 JCPoA Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates Britain has joined France in viewing the Iranian supply of armed drones to Russia for devastating use in Ukraine as a breach of Iran’s obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal. The joint view comes as EU foreign affairs ministers prepared to slap human rights sanctions on the Iranian morality police over its handling of street protests and treatment of women. Continue reading… ​UK joins France in saying apparent drone supply for use in Ukraine leaves Iran in…

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Treasury chief has signalled he will have a ‘clean slate’ when it comes to re-examining Kwasi Kwarteng’s disastrous mini-Budget, which spooked global financial markets and piled pressure on Liz Truss Treasury chief has signalled he will have a ‘clean slate’ when it comes to re-examining Kwasi Kwarteng’s disastrous mini-Budget, which spooked global financial markets and piled pressure on Liz Truss

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The Independent – ‘Game is up’: Senior Tories call on PM to quit Summary of the front page The Independent’s front page reports that senior Tories have called on Liz Truss to quit. The paper says any hopes she had of remaining in power were dealt a “severe blow” when the MPs went public. Sir Malcolm Rifkind told the paper it was “in the national interest” for MPs to demand the prime minister quit her job. The front page also features an image of the Chinese president at the Communist Party congress. The headline reads: “Xi’s warning for future of…

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Strict biosecurity measures introduced from midday after largest outbreak The chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an avian influenza prevention zone after an increase in bird flu in wild birds and on commercial premises, the government has said. From midday on Monday it became a legal requirement for bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures, including keeping free-range birds within fenced areas, the government said. Continue reading… ​Strict biosecurity measures introduced from midday after largest outbreakThe chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an avian influenza prevention zone after an…

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Manchester United footballer is also charged with assault and engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour The Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has appeared in court on suspicion of attempted rape and other offences. The 21-year-old appeared in court on Monday after being charged with attempted rape, assault and “repeatedly engaging” in coercive and controlling behaviour. Continue reading… ​Manchester United footballer is also charged with assault and engaging in coercive and controlling behaviourThe Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has appeared in court on suspicion of attempted rape and other offences.The 21-year-old appeared in court on Monday after being charged with attempted…

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Government’s energy markets financing scheme will also bar dividends to shareholders Energy companies attempting to tap a £40bn government scheme to protect them from volatile prices will be blocked from paying bonuses to executives and dividends to shareholders. The energy markets financing scheme (EMFS), devised by the Treasury and the Bank of England, is intended to offer a safety net to help energy firms facing short-term financing problems. Continue reading… ​Government’s energy markets financing scheme will also bar dividends to shareholdersEnergy companies attempting to tap a £40bn government scheme to protect them from volatile prices will be blocked from paying…

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The Guardian – Truss fights for survival as Tory rebel MPs warn that ‘game is up’ Summary of the front page Even Liz Truss’s allies are warning she has just days to revive her premiership, The Guardian reports. The paper says the PM is “fighting for her political survival” after Tory MP Crispin Blunt broke ranks and publicly called for the PM to resign – “Game is up” he declared. The paper says ministers are “waiting anxiously” for the markets to open this morning, the paper notes, to see if the PM’s decision to sack her former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng,…

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