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Britain is set for austerity 2.0 — it’s not over the original

Three weeks ago, Britain was set to free itself from the chains of Treasury orthodoxy and embark on an economic experiment based on borrowed money to fund tax cuts, largely for the better off.

Evening Standard

Factbox-Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay

European countries are facing strikes and protests due to high energy prices and mounting costs of living. Here are details of some industrial actions and demonstrations.

Reuters

The Manchester consulate attack shows how China is flexing its muscles abroad

Hongkongers need reassurance from Britain that attacks on pro-democracy activists will not go unpunished, says activist Nathan Law

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Brexit sparked greater attachment to the European Union in UK and EU citizens living abroad, survey suggests

Prior to the 2016 referendum on leaving, polling consistently showed that people in Britain had previously given little thought to the European Union. But a survey of British people living in Europe and UK-resident EU citizens conducted by our team at the universities of Birmingham and Lancaster suggests Brexit has…

The Conversation

OFM Awards 2022: Lifetime Achievement – Shun-Bun Lee

The chef and restaurateur has been at the heart of London’s Chinatown for decades, offering advice and support to generations of Britain’s Chinese community

The Guardian - UK

British PM Truss vows to carry on as her party support dwindles

British Prime Minister Liz Truss warned of tough times ahead after she scrapped her vast tax-cutting plan and said she would carry on to try to put the economy on a stronger footing, defying calls for her resignation.

Reuters

Prepare for three-hour power cuts in January and February, National Grid chief warns

The National Grid says power may be shut off between 4pm and 7pm on 'really cold evenings' if Britain can't secure enough gas during extreme cold

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Liz Truss’s history of U-turns as PM steps down after just 45 days in power

Britain’s short-lived PM was no stranger to about-turns even before she entered Downing Street

The Independent UK

Nottinghamshire chef's restaurant named 'one of the most exciting' in Britain

Diners aren't presented with a menu until they leave

Nottingham Post

Good Food Guide 2022 names local restaurant as one of top 20 'most exciting in Britain'

The list includes a venue just half an hour outside of Liverpool city centre

Liverpool Echo

Philly’s chief British delegate was honored by the queen days before her death

PHILADELPHIA -- In May, Oliver St. Clair Franklin received word he was going to be appointed a Commander of the British Empire, the honor just below knighthood, for his service to further U.S.-U.K. relations as the third Honorary British Consul for Greater Philadelphia for the last 24 years.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Minister James Heappey threatens to quit in new blow to Liz Truss

In a sign of the tension at the heart of government, armed forces minister James Heappey said he would resign if Ms Truss reneged on a pledge to raise defence spending

Evening Standard

Pound Rockets as UK Rips Up Budget, US Stocks Gain

The pound surged against the dollar Monday as Britain's fourth finance minister in as many months sensationally ripped up a tax-cutting budget that had spooked markets. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt axed almost all of the debt-fueled tax cuts unveiled last month by the new government of Prime Minister…

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UK's Truss: 'Sorry' for the mistakes, but 'I'm sticking around'

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss apologised for "mistakes" in her programme that caused investor confidence to evaporate and her poll ratings to plunge before nearly all of it was finally shredded on Monday, but said she would not step down.

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The three Welsh restaurants named among best in Britain by The Good Food Guide

One Welsh restaurant was named 'World Class' by the guide and the awards for Wales didn't end there

Evening Standard

Birmingham beats London to be named Britain’s ‘most exciting foodie destination’

Elsewhere, L’Enclume was named as The Good Food Guide’s most exciting restaurant of 2022, with Pollen Street Social came out on top in London

Wales Online

Bacon sandwich beats roast dinner to be named as Britain’s top comfort food

Fifth of us turn to crumpets for our breakfast comfort food but bacon sandwiches remain the winner.

Reuters

U.S., UK to deepen cooperation on Russia, other sanctions -statement

The United States and Britain will further their cooperation on sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine as well as on other targets, top financial officials for the two allied nations said in a joint statement on Monday.

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The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt has taken his scalpel to Liz Truss’s budget – now the real pain starts

Emergency surgery on Trussonomics was vital, but years of grind now lie ahead, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

France 24

New UK finance minister scraps more tax cuts in further government U-turn

Britain's new finance chief Jeremy Hunt on Monday axed debt-fuelled tax cuts to further calm market turmoil, in another major government U-turn that appears to leave Liz Truss's position as prime minister in a precarious state.

The National (Scotland)

Bird flu prevention zone declared in Britain amid 'largest ever' outbreak

Britain’s chief veterinary officers have announced new restrictions following an outbreak of bird flu cases.

Daily Mirror

Britain's loneliest dog who 'nobody wanted' finally finds home after five year wait

Lurcher Albie was used for hunting and wildlife crimes before being rescued by the RSPCA's Special Operations Unit in 2017 - it has taken him almost five years to find his perfect match

Evening Standard

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tears up plans on tax and energy

Chancellor’s race to ‘save’ economy in emergency statement

Reuters

'How's Brexit going?' British politics mocked at home and abroad

Britain's political and economic turmoil has been greeted with thinly veiled satisfaction among pro-European and leftist politicians abroad, with some commentators drawing parallels to chaotic Italy.

Evening Standard

Watch: Jeremy Hunt rips up mini-budget plans on tax and energy

Jeremy Hunt axed a series of tax cuts on Monday and signalled the energy support package will be more targeted next year as he raced to save Britain from more economic mayhem. In an emergency statement, the new Chancellor ripped up large parts of the “Kamikwasi” mini-budget with a blitz…

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