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…
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…
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…
The PM is battling to stay in power at Number 10 after a disastrous start to her premiership. The PM is battling to stay in power at Number 10 after a disastrous start to her premiership.
The Countess of Wessex embarked on a solo trip to Africa earlier this month to advocate for causes close to her heart. The Countess of Wessex embarked on a solo trip to Africa earlier this month to advocate for causes close to her heart.
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…
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…
Andrew Griggs denied being responsible for her death, which occurred more than two decades ago. Andrew Griggs denied being responsible for her death, which occurred more than two decades ago.
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The remains of pregnant Debbie Griggs, who was murdered more than 20 years ago by her husband Andrew Griggs, have been discovered in the back garden of a property in St Leonards, Dorset, Kent Police have said. The remains of pregnant Debbie Griggs, who was murdered more than 20 years ago by her husband Andrew Griggs, have been discovered in the back garden of a property in St Leonards, Dorset, Kent Police have said.
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Government will now review Liz Truss’s promise to cap prices for two years Government will now review Liz Truss’s promise to cap prices for two years
The pound has strengthened and UK government bonds have rallied further as Jeremy Hunt announced plans to reverse key policies in the former chancellor’s mini budget. The pound has strengthened and UK government bonds have rallied further as Jeremy Hunt announced plans to reverse key policies in the former chancellor’s mini budget.
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Almost all measures from Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget junked Almost all measures from Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget junked
Metro – Tories in Truss turmoil: The plots thicken Summary of the front page Liz Truss is facing “rival rebel plots” to oust her from Downing Street after only five weeks in power, according to Monday’s Metro. The paper uses images of the Tory MPs tipped to replace the PM – including former leadership rivals Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt, along with a close-up of the PM’s face. The front page story says the plans…
The empty bus was destroyed as the double-decked passenger train rammed into it as it passed a level crossing in Bergen op Zoom. The empty bus was destroyed as the double-decked passenger train rammed into it as it passed a level crossing in Bergen op Zoom.
Daily Mirror – Tory MPs: Quit now Summary of the front page Three Conservative MPs have publicly called for the prime minister to quit, the Daily Mirror reports. The paper has a clear message for the prime minister – “Quit now.” The three MPs – Mr Blunt, Jamie Wallis and Andrew Bridgen went public with their calls for Liz Truss to resign. Mr Wallis said the government had “undermined Britain’s economic credibility” with its minibudget and…
New chancellor announces mini-budget repair measures as Liz Truss fights for survival Politics live – latest updates Jeremy Hunt has effectively ripped up almost all of Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget, scrapping virtually all the announced tax cuts and drastically scaling back the government’s flagship plan to cap rising energy prices. In a televised statement before a full Commons statement on Monday afternoon Hunt, who was appointed as chancellor in place of the sacked Kwasi Kwarteng…
The chancellor has brought forward announcement of mini-budget repair measures – here are the main points Jeremy Hunt statement – latest updates Jeremy Hunt says the government will reverse almost all of the tax measures announced in the mini-budget that have not been legislated for so far. Continue reading… The chancellor has brought forward announcement of mini-budget repair measures – here are the main pointsJeremy Hunt statement – latest updatesJeremy Hunt says the government will…
The former Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said: “Only one MP has a mandate from party members and from the British public” The former Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said: “Only one MP has a mandate from party members and from the British public”
The Sun – Crown Diana crash outrage Summary of the front page The Sun newspaper leads with a story about the hit TV show The Crown and reports that the series will focus on the death of Princess Diana in the new series. Her son, Prince William is said to be hurt that the new series will focus on his parents’ marriage troubles and his mother’s tragic death, a year after her divorce, in a…
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