Macron and Sunak ‘bromance’ signals intent to reset Franco-British ties Clear wish in Paris to thaw relations that plummeted to their worst state in decades under Boris Johnson The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
Millions of workers will be better off from this month as tax rules change - how your pay will be affected The health and social care levy has been reversed - meaning workers will take home more of their pay from this month Manchester Evening News · Nov 8, 2022
Cronyism, donors, wily MPs: Johnson’s honours glorify all that is wrong with his party The scandals pile so high the Tories hope we can’t keep track of them. But outside the walls of Westminster, anger is mounting, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022
UK referendums may require 'supermajority' of votes under MP's proposed law FUTURE referendums in the UK could require a "supermajority" in order to enact constitutional change, under a bill proposed… The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022
‘Time we had a say’: Red-wall voters want a general election to sort out ‘shambles’ Exclusive: Panel of Middlesbrough voters question Rishi Sunak’s mandate to govern The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Peerage delay for Tory MPs is 'manipulation of democracy in its worst form' REPORTS that Boris Johnson has asked four Tory MPs to delay taking up peerages so that the party can avoid losing by-elections is "manipulation… The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022
What the Autumn statement could mean for your money Jeremy Hunt's announcement next week will have major implications for millions of people in the UK Wales Online · Nov 8, 2022
John Oliver in hysterics as Stephen Colbert jokes Liz Truss’s curtsy ‘killed the Queen’ ‘The Queen looked at Liz Truss, thought, “You know what, I don’t want to do this anymore” and died. That’s what happened,’ Oliver responded The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Sir Gavin Williamson told ‘we are all sackable’ as he faces fresh claim of alleged bullying Sir Gavin Williamson could face a cabinet office investigation over bullying reports, Downing Street hinted on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022
Cop27: Sunak says it is ‘morally right’ for UK to honour climate pledges Prime minister tells summit Britain will honour commitments but makes no mention of reparations The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022
Who is Gavin Williamson? Government minister accused of bullying who was sacked twice Cabinet minister without portfilio was knighted by ex-prime minister Boris Johnson earlier this year The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022
ITV I'm a Celebrity fans ask if Olivia Attwood will be replaced after shock exit with Liz Truss among names mentioned The former Love Island star was forced to quit the popular reality show Manchester Evening News · Nov 7, 2022
Political intervention would undermine City regulators, says FCA Watchdog tells MPs plans to allow ministers to amend regulations would dent UK’s reputation The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022
Watch: Immigration minister says population at Manston ‘back below 1,600’ The population at the Manston Migrant Processing Centre is “back below 1,600” with “over 2,300 people being placed in onward accommodation”, immigration minister Robert Jenrick has said. This comes as Business Secretary Grant Shapps stopped short of saying Home Secretary Suella Braverman followed the law in the treatment of asylum… Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2022
Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022 Martin Lewis warns energy price cap could rise another 48% in April The cap is expected to jump again despite lower wholesale energy prices
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022 Leaks, grades and texts: Gavin Williamson’s political blunders Gaffes have dogged the minister across various departments, from controversy over A-levels to being sacked over Huawei
Manchester Evening News · Nov 7, 2022 Boris Johnson says 40C heatwave may be to blame for summer of ‘turmoil’ at No 10 The Conservative Party had a chaotic summer as the UK baked in extreme heat
Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022 Boris Johnson jokingly blames UK heatwave for his downfall as Prime Minister Ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that the summer heatwave may have contributed to the 'unexpected political turmoil' which saw him kicked out of office
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022 ‘Positive noises’: EU hoping for better relations with UK under Sunak PM has yet to fully spell out his approach to EU but early interactions with bloc have been promising
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022 UK house prices fall after ‘significant shock’ of mini-budget Halifax reports steepest monthly drop since February 2021 amid interest rate rises
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2022 Rishi Sunak ‘retains full confidence in Sir Gavin Williamson’ amid row over abusive texts The PM’s official spokesman said at the time Mr Sunak was not aware of the ‘substance’ of the messages sent by Sir Gavin to the then chief whip Wendy Morton
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022 Out of the Blue by Harry Cole and James Heale – the salad days of Lettuce Liz Truss This biography of Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister was overtaken by events, but its lively style and air of authority illuminates her failings
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022 Rishi Sunak refuses to sack Gavin Williamson over abusive texts PM’s spokesperson says Sunak believes Williamson has ‘important contribution to make’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022 UK campaign on energy ‘could save the Treasury £9bn’ Government guidance would empower consumers, helping them save on bills, says thinktank
Chronicle Live · Nov 6, 2022 Autumn Statement 2022 predictions: How will tax rises affect you and what will happen to the state pension? What can we expect from the first major economic intervention from Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak which is set for November 17.