The Guardian – Hunt rips up PM’s plans in astonishing U-turn on tax Summary of the front page The Guardian has described Jeremy Hunt’s decision to scrap the prime minister’s economic plans as “one of the most astonishing U-turns in modern political history.” His changes include slashing the energy price freeze that the PM had championed repeatedly. Sources told the paper the PM met with Sir Graham Brady on Monday where they discussed the scale…
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Metro – The axeman cometh Summary of the front page Liz Truss watched in silence as new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told MPs he had shredded her tax-cutting economic policy, writes the Metro. “The axeman cometh” declares the Metro’s headline. The paper described the PM as staring straight ahead and watching in silence. The front page takes note of claims the PM was ‘missing’ from action as she sent Penny Mordaunt in her place to face…
The Sun – The ghost PM Summary of the front page Liz Truss sat ghostlike as the new chancellor shredded her tax cuts and energy price freeze – but has vowed not to quit, according to The Sun. The paper’s front page features an image of her seated next to the chancellor as he scrapped her mini-budget – the PM looks washed out and pale. And whilst she won’t quit she has apologised for the…
Daily Mirror – Mini-Budget meltdown: Humiliated Summary of the front page The mini-budget has been dumped by Jeremy Hunt in a catastrophic humiliation for Liz Truss, writes the Daily Mirror. The paper sums it up with the headline: “Humiliated” as it adds the prime minister’s own MPs are plotting a coup. One Tory said Ms Truss has “poured petrol over everything”, it says. The paper also leads with a picture of Rod Stewart alongside a…
Daily Express – Truss: I’m sorry … we went too far and too fast Summary of the front page Liz Truss has apologised to the nation for the economic pain unleashed by her mini-budget as she battled to save her job, reads the front page of the Daily Express. “I do want to accept responsibility,” she said and privately apologised to MPs for the pain caused by her tax-cutting economic plans, the paper says. The…
It’s another tough morning read for prime minister Liz Truss as even the pro-Tory press appears to have turned on her.
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Britain’s ex-military pilots are being lured to China to train the Chinese military, it has been claimed.
PM Liz Truss has insisted she will lead her party into the next general election – an extremely optimistic view for a prime minister clinging on.
Rail workers in the RMT union will be voting on whether to continue strike action for a further six months.
Parisians are shocked by the horrific murder of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a container.
Australia has ditched a decision made four years ago that recognised West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The US has agreed with Western allies that Iran’s supply of explosive drones to Russia violates UN sanctions.
The owner of Balthazar said Corden was one of the worst customers he’s ever had.
On Monday night, Youngstown Ohio hosted the final Ohio Senator debate between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican candidate James David Vance. On Monday night, Youngstown Ohio hosted the final Ohio Senator debate between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican candidate James David Vance.
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Jorge Garay, of Dartford, entered no plea at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Jorge Garay, of Dartford, entered no plea at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
There are a number of options on the table – and hurdles There are a number of options on the table – and hurdles
Mark Brown, 41, is accused of murdering Alexandra Morgan and Leah Ware in 2021. Mark Brown, 41, is accused of murdering Alexandra Morgan and Leah Ware in 2021.
Carters Steam Fair began in 1977 and is now looking for a new owner and permanent site. Carters Steam Fair began in 1977 and is now looking for a new owner and permanent site.
France protests against huge cost of living crisis Thousands of people across Europe took to the streets to protest against soaring prices as weeks of strikes for higher wages at oil refineries spurred demands for a general strike.
New Chancellor makes emergency statement today in an attempt to stabilise the markets.
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…
The Duke of York has been pictured riding a horse and driving a Range Rover. The Duke of York has been pictured riding a horse and driving a Range Rover.
The TV presenter has been supported by her mother.