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New Prime Minister Liz Truss plans £2,500 energy bills freeze

New Prime Minister Liz Truss plans £2,500 energy bills freeze

New Prime Minister Liz Truss plans £2,500 energy bills freeze

06 September 2022

A plan to deal with soaring energy prices will be one of her first acts as Prime Minister.


Funds from the sale of Chelsea FC have still not reached Ukrainians, MP says

Funds from the sale of Chelsea FC have still not reached Ukrainians, MP says

Funds from the sale of Chelsea FC have still not reached Ukrainians, MP says

06 September 2022

Around £2.5 billion is earmarked to be sent to aid Ukrainian victims of the war.


Kenny Logan’s prostate cancer diagnosis ‘was a huge shock’

Kenny Logan’s prostate cancer diagnosis ‘was a huge shock’

Kenny Logan’s prostate cancer diagnosis ‘was a huge shock’

06 September 2022

The 50-year-old said the diagnosis had come out of the blue and he had surgery earlier this year.


Harry and Meghan arrive in Germany to promote Invictus Games

Harry and Meghan arrive in Germany to promote Invictus Games

Harry and Meghan arrive in Germany to promote Invictus Games

06 September 2022

The pair are expected to meet officials and potential competitors in the city of Dusseldorf.


BBC chief: Kuenssberg conducted herself in ‘exemplary fashion’ with Joe Lycett

BBC chief: Kuenssberg conducted herself in ‘exemplary fashion’ with Joe Lycett

BBC chief: Kuenssberg conducted herself in ‘exemplary fashion’ with Joe Lycett

06 September 2022

The first episode of the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg made headlines after the stand-up gave his thoughts on Liz Truss.


New HS2 station will bring 1,000 jobs and apprenticeships

New HS2 station will bring 1,000 jobs and apprenticeships

New HS2 station will bring 1,000 jobs and apprenticeships

06 September 2022

Once built, Birmingham HS2 Interchange station will be one of the world’s “most sustainable” railway stations.


‘Period dignity officer’ role axed after ‘threats and abuse’

‘Period dignity officer’ role axed after ‘threats and abuse’

‘Period dignity officer’ role axed after ‘threats and abuse’

06 September 2022

A major backlash erupted over the appointment of a man to the position last month.


Apple set to unveil latest iPhone

Apple set to unveil latest iPhone

Apple set to unveil latest iPhone

06 September 2022

The handsets are rumoured to include an ‘always-on’ display to allow for the time and other basic notifications to be seen while the screen is locked.


Liz Truss becomes the new Prime Minister after audience with the Queen

Liz Truss becomes the new Prime Minister after audience with the Queen

Liz Truss becomes the new Prime Minister after audience with the Queen

06 September 2022

Her first priority will be producing a plan to help households and businesses facing crippling energy costs.


Truss must recover standards after Johnson legacy of ‘scandal and sleaze’ – MPs

Truss must recover standards after Johnson legacy of ‘scandal and sleaze’ – MPs

Truss must recover standards after Johnson legacy of ‘scandal and sleaze’ – MPs

06 September 2022

Labour’s Angela Rayner, the SNP’s Ian Blackford and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey spoke to PA after Boris Johnson’s farewell speech.


Domestic energy spend to top £100bn after October price rise, report estimates

Domestic energy spend to top £100bn after October price rise, report estimates

Domestic energy spend to top £100bn after October price rise, report estimates

06 September 2022

The economic report by the Offshore Energy UK has set out measures the UK Government can take to ease the pressure.


Husband tells inquest of ‘shock’ at wife’s death after eating Pret wrap

Husband tells inquest of ‘shock’ at wife’s death after eating Pret wrap

Husband tells inquest of ‘shock’ at wife’s death after eating Pret wrap

06 September 2022

Celia Marsh collapsed after eating a Pret a Manger super-veg rainbow flatbread, which was supposedly dairy-free but contained traces of milk protein.


‘Households will get poorer’ even if energy bills frozen, economists warn MPs

‘Households will get poorer’ even if energy bills frozen, economists warn MPs

‘Households will get poorer’ even if energy bills frozen, economists warn MPs

06 September 2022

Liz Truss and her new Chancellor are reported to be planning a freeze in bills which could cost around £100 billion.


Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor

Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor

Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor

06 September 2022

West Midlands mayor Andy Street said tax cuts were ‘not sufficient’ to tackle energy price crisis.


‘A Team’ teenager fatally shot in alleyway, court told

‘A Team’ teenager fatally shot in alleyway, court told

‘A Team’ teenager fatally shot in alleyway, court told

06 September 2022

The alleged killers, Jaden McGibbon, Robel Michael and Sichem Mangituka-Mpelo, were armed with at least one gun, the Old Bailey heard.


Johnson resigns as prime minister at Balmoral as Truss prepares for office

Johnson resigns as prime minister at Balmoral as Truss prepares for office

Johnson resigns as prime minister at Balmoral as Truss prepares for office

06 September 2022

The handover of power from Boris Johnson to Liz Truss is taking place at the Queen’s Balmoral estate.


Halfords hit with fine for sending 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

Halfords hit with fine for sending 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

Halfords hit with fine for sending 500,000 unwanted marketing emails

06 September 2022

The bike retailer had received complaints over emails about a government voucher scheme that gave people £50 off the cost of repairing a bike.


Johnson’s spin doctor accuses Tory party of ‘self-harm’

Johnson’s spin doctor accuses Tory party of ‘self-harm’

Johnson’s spin doctor accuses Tory party of ‘self-harm’

06 September 2022

Guto Harri, who was Boris Johnson’s director of communications, hit out as his “brutal” time in No 10 came to an end.


BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’

BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’

BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’

06 September 2022

The BBC director-general and chairman addressed Emily Maitlis’ speech while appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.


William and Kate to visit charity founded in response to gang violence

William and Kate to visit charity founded in response to gang violence

William and Kate to visit charity founded in response to gang violence

06 September 2022

The Cambridges will hear about the work of Aik Saath, which means ‘Together As One’ in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, in Slough next Tuesday.


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