Home Office criticised after inspectors discover workers without criminal record checks had access to master keys Unaccompanied children seeking asylum have been living in hotels alongside adults whose backgrounds have not been checked, a damning report has revealed. An independent inspection has severely criticised the Home Office after staff in two hotels had not been checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), as required by government rules. Staff had access to master keys while…
Bob Chan said he is ‘shocked’ that the attack happened in Britain Bob Chan said he is ‘shocked’ that the attack happened in Britain
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Truss’s PMQs comment at odds with Downing Street and Treasury’s refusal to commit to pledge Liz Truss has called off a planned visit and media clip amid continued chaos, shortly after she pledged to maintain the so-called triple lock guarantee on pension increases. Downing Street and the Treasury had for days refused to commit to the triple lock, which says that the state pension will rise by whichever is the greatest of inflation, average earnings…
‘I thought, “Look how important that is to bring joy to people,”‘ she said.
The 1922 Committee vice-chair said he was ‘ashamed’ of the mini-budget mess and confirmed he’s submitted a no confidence letter.
The victims’ families welcomed the ‘significant’ development and urged those with information to come forward. The victims’ families welcomed the ‘significant’ development and urged those with information to come forward.
Jason Stein, a special adviser to the Prime Minister, is reportedly facing an investigation by the Cabinet Office’s Propriety and Ethics Team. Jason Stein, a special adviser to the Prime Minister, is reportedly facing an investigation by the Cabinet Office’s Propriety and Ethics Team.
A Test match was disrupted when Daniel Jarvis entered the playing area. A Test match was disrupted when Daniel Jarvis entered the playing area.
James Ford, of Hertfordshire Police, was found guilty of 10 counts of sexual abuse against the same child. James Ford, of Hertfordshire Police, was found guilty of 10 counts of sexual abuse against the same child.
No. 10 has not given a reason for the last-minute cancellation. No. 10 has not given a reason for the last-minute cancellation.
PMQs LIVE – ‘I’m a fighter not a quitter’ says Truss Lib Dems Ed Davey Lib Dem leader Ed Davey asks if support including the Carers’ Allowance will rise at least in line with inflation. Truss says her government introduced the energy price guarantee. “We will always support the most vulnerable, they will always be our priority,” she finishes. SNP’s Ian Blackford says it’s “not just pensioners feeling pain” listing increases in inflation, mortgage rates…
Why are you still here? – Starmer Labour leader says the only mandate the PM has ever had was built on fantasy economics and ended in disaster. He says the country has nothing to show for it except the destruction of the economy and the imposition of the Tory party. Starmer then mentions Monday’s mini-Budget being ditched. “Her chancellor is gone as well, so why is she still here?” Starmer asks. Why should Brits trust…
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When is PMQs? Liz Truss to be grilled on U-turns This week’s Prime Minister’s Questions may just be the most important task facing Liz Truss this week. The PM has not spoken in public since a brief press conference on Friday. It has led to accusations the PM is dodging questions and refusing to answer to the disastrous mini-Budget and the many U-turns that came after. At an urgent session in Parliament on Monday, Penny…
The Independent – General Election Now Summary of the front page The Independent has an unflattering cartoon of the prime minister stuffed in a ballot box that is set to be ignited, as the paper calls on Liz Truss to call a general election now, claiming her economic plan is in tatters and her credibility is shot. “Economic plans in tatters. Credibility shot. Austerity looming. As Tory MPs plot to replace Liz Truss with a…
The Guardian – Truss faces Tory unrest over toxic budget cuts Summary of the front page Liz Truss is facing cabinet unrest over her plans for “brutal” public spending cuts across all departments after the “disastrous” mini-budget put major pledges at risk, including the pensions ‘triple lock’, The Guardian reports. At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the chancellor said “everything is on the table” as he strives to find billions of savings. The paper also…
Metro – Truss hit by minus strike Summary of the front page Liz Truss’s popularity has fallen to a record low of -70%, with more than half the members of the Conservative Party wanting her to go, in a fresh blow to the PM who has only been in the job for six weeks, writes Metro. “Truss hit by minus strike” declares the headline. The paper says the YouGov poll shows that PM Liz Truss…
Daily Express – Don’t dare go back on pensions triple lock Summary of the front page Campaigners are warning Liz Truss not to ditch her pledge to protect triple-lock payouts for pensioners who fear they could be betrayed by the prime minister, writes the Daily Express. A former health minister tweeted: “I will not be voting to end the pensions triple lock. “Pensioners should not be paying the price for the cost of living crisis…
Daily Mirror – War hero’s 26-hour wait on A&E trolley Summary of the front page The lead story in the Daily Mirror is about a 95-year-old man who waited 26 hours on a trolley in a Nottingham A&E department before getting a bed, as the paper claims the NHS is on its knees. “Until we get a government that prioritises people’s health and social care, this sort of thing will keep on happening,” his daughter,…
The Sun – Oh For Fawkes Sake Summary of the front page The Sun has the headline “Oh For Fawkes Sake” as it reports Fireworks Night on 5 November is set to be impacted by rail strikes, with separate walkouts planned by beer delivery drivers that could hit pubs in lead up to the World Cup. The dates have been confirmed across November. The paper reports that Conservative Party chair Jake Berry said on Tuesday…
Wednesday’s front pages are heavily dominated by the chancellor’s search for spending cuts.
The RMT union has announced more rail strikes – on 3, 5 and 7 November – over pay and work conditions.
Prime Minister Liz Truss has told her tight-wing Tory MPs that her tax U-turns were “painful”.
