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Tories threaten to cut benefits and the state to pay for tax cuts for the rich

As post-mini-Budget chaos engulfs Britain, Treasury minister Chris Philp refused to rule out a real-terms cut to DWP Universal Credit, asked for 'efficiency savings' and said 'I'm not going to apologise'

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss government ‘undercutting’ economic institutions, says ex-Bank of England governor

Mark Carney says mini-Budget measures ‘working at some cross-purposes’ with central bank

The Independent UK

Minister suggests benefits may not be uprated in line with inflation

Government departments have been reportedly asked to make plans for efficiency savings

The Independent UK

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Ministers could scrap inflation-linked benefits rise amid economic turmoil

Treasury minister Chris Philp has refused to commit to an expected uprating of benefits in line with inflation

Wales Online

Tory MPs hit out after Treasury minister describes criticism of tax cut as ‘politics of envy’

Mr Kwarteng was accused of betting on trickle-down economics

The Independent UK

Government dismisses criticism of tax cuts as ‘politics of envy’

It comes as Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled the biggest programme of tax cuts for 50 years

Manchester Evening News

Government says tax cuts flack is 'politics of envy'

Labour accused PM Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng of dabbling in 'casino economics'

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Kwarteng’s tax-cutting programme ‘not a gamble, it’s a necessity’, says minister

“They want better standards of living, they want to see money invested in public services, they want to see investment, they want to see their children having a better future than they do,” Mr Philp said

Evening Standard

Minister brands concern over tax cuts for wealthiest 'the politics of envy'

A TOP Tory minister has described concerns over tax cuts benefitting the wealthy most as the "politics of envy".

The National (Scotland)

Treasury minister tweets ‘great to see Sterling strengthening’ moments before colossal slump

The drop in the pound was sparked following a series of cuts which were introduced by Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday

Evening Standard

Treasury minister claims mini-Budget has boosted pound – as it hits 37-year low

Chris Philp red-faced after saying ‘Great to see sterling strengthening on the back of the new UK Growth Plan’

The Independent UK

Treasury minister has links to property finance firm

The newly appointed Chris Philip still has a significant stake in a property finance group.

The Independent UK

New chief secretary to Treasury faces questions over financial interests

Chris Philp, who has responsibility for spending policy in relation to housing and planning, has stake in property finance company

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss's cabinet in full as new Prime Minister rewards allies

A major reshuffle of the top jobs in government has now been completed

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The Independent UK

Liz Truss’s Cabinet in full

The new Prime Minister held her first meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday morning.

The Guardian - UK

SoftBank ‘halts plans’ for Arm’s London listing amid political instability

Loss of UK chip designer’s flotation would jeopardise capital’s attempt to prove it can compete against US

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's desperate Cabinet reshuffle in full as he clings on as caretaker PM

The outgoing Prime Minister has vowed to not make major policy decisions before his successor is chosen. Sir John Major has warned it is 'unwise and unsustainable' for Mr Johnson to stay on during the leadership contest.

Daily Record

Who has resigned from Boris Johnson's government this morning as he clings to power?

The Prime Minister is under increasing pressure to step down after a flurry of resignations from government.

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The Guardian - UK

TechScape: Can the UK create a safer internet?

In this week’s newsletter: Much-contested online safety legislation is about to get its day in parliament – but MPs are still fighting over who gets control

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP raises questions over lottery cash award to LGB Alliance amid 'abuse' claims

QUESTIONS have been raised over why a “transphobic” group was given lottery money despite sending vitriolic abuse to MPs.

Evening Standard

Doctors do not deserve 30 per cent pay rise, says minister

Doctors do not deserve a 30 per cent pay rise, a minister said on Tuesday as he warned of a “dog chasing its tail” inflation spiral if big wage rises are agreed.

The Guardian - UK

Mick Lynch: rail union bruiser who’s more than a match for the media

Faced with cliched questions about the strike from journalists and MPs, the RMT boss has been deft, scornful and effective

Wales Online

Six of train strike union leader Mick Lynch's most brutal putdowns

He takes no prisoners in his interviews

Daily Record

RMT boss brands Tory minister 'a liar' 15 times during heated TV interview over rail strikes

Chris Philp attempted to pin the blame on Mick Lynch, secretary general of the RMT, for refusing to meet with the Tory government.

The Independent UK

David Lammy investigated by parliamentary standards commissioner over late declarations

Shadow foreign secretary joins Keir Starmer and two Tory MPs under scrutiny of commissioner

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