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'Potential cliff-edge:' SNP slam Tories' plan to help businesses with energy costs

THE SNP have said that businesses are facing the “real potential of a cliff-edge” following the UK Government’s announcement of its plans to…

The National (Scotland)

Martin Lewis issues stamp duty advice to those due to pay fee ahead of expected cut

The mini-Budget, due to be announced on Friday, is believed to contain a cut on stamp duty as Liz Truss hopes to boost prosperity

Bristol Post

Our country yearns for unity - but Truss’s government is mercilessly dividing it into rich and poor

For the first time since the welfare state was created, the food bank will be our safety net and charity our last line of defence, says former prime minister Gordon Brown

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New cost of living scheme announced today - how latest energy bills support will work

New help was announced today for shops, pubs, restaurants, schools and hospitals - and extra payments were unveiled for all the people who miss out on a £400 discount. Here's what we know

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss hasn't contacted Mark Drakeford since becoming Prime Minister

It is a long-standing tradition that the new Prime Minister calls the leaders of the devolved nations on the first day of their premiership — and King Charles also reportedly managed it within 24 hours of the Queen's death

Wales Online

Stamp duty cut will benefit UK’s wealthier and raise inflation, say experts

Government warned measure would create housing bubble that does little to benefit first-time buyers

The Guardian - UK

What is trickle down economics? Liz Truss’s suggestion for the UK economy

Liz Truss and Joe Biden are at odds over her plans to increase growth

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North East business groups give cautious welcome to energy support package

The scheme will run for an initial six months with the likelihood of more targeted support after that

Birmingham Post

Liz Truss appoints Katherine Fletcher as Minister for Women in shock U-turn

Britain's third female Prime Minister initially dropped the word 'women' from the Equalities brief during her first Cabinet reshuffle, claiming the title was no longer necessary.

Daily Mirror

UK condemns 'reprehensible' Putin's nuclear threat and says Ukraine invasion 'failing'

Vladimir Putin, who continually misrepresents his illegal invasion of Ukraine, warned his threats were 'not a bluff' as he accused the West of nuclear blackmail and said he would be unafraid to retaliate with 'lots of weapons'

Daily Mirror

Cost to taxpayer of Truss’s £100bn energy package has escaped scrutiny

MPs had no chance to question Jacob Rees-Mogg’s announcement and there is no one marking Kwasi Kwarteng’s homework

The Guardian - UK

The era of low interest rates is ending – its legacy is inequality and toxic politics

Over the past 14 years, older homeowners have continued to benefit – creating an unpleasant form of economic progress, says sociologist and political economist William Davies

The Guardian - UK

The vanishing US deal is the first of many hard truths Liz Truss will face

After a week of pomp and ceremony, visits from world leaders and reflections on grandeur past, Britain has been brought back down to earth with a bump. There is to be no trade deal with the United States, and that is not likely to change.

Evening Standard

'Broken' midwife struggling with NHS work conditions says 'women and babies deserve more'

After two years of working in maternity care, one woman is struggling to cope with the 'dangerous' short staffing that is taking a serious toll on her mental health, prompting her to consider leaving the NHS

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The Independent UK

Labour demands answers over what Liz Truss knew about aide’s link to FBI probe

Angela Rayner wrote to the head of the civil service, urging him to clarify when the Prime Minister first became aware of the allegations.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin ally threatens London with nuclear attack in chilling BBC interview

Vladimir Putin has issued an alarming threat against the West and said it is "not a bluff" that he could use nuclear weapons. His former adviser, Sergei Markov, told the BBC that London is a potential target if he does

Evening Standard

King ‘still hopes to deliver key speech at climate summit one year on from COP26’

It is believed King Charles will discuss with Liz Truss whether he will attend the Egypt summit in November — once the official period of mourning his mother is over

Daily Record

All Scotland international football matches should be free to view on TV, demand Greens

Scottish fans regularly complain on social media that matches involving their heroes are not broadcast on free-to-air channels.

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Wales Online

Martin Lewis reveals whether our bills will go down as gas prices fall

It's not as straightforward as it might look

Daily Mirror

What is stamp duty, how much is it - and is it being cut this week?

New Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng are reportedly planning to cut stamp duty as part of their mini-Budget this week - but what is stamp duty, who pays it and how much is it?

Evening Standard

When is the Tory party conference 2022 and what is the schedule?

The Conservative Party Conference is set to be impacted by rail strikes in October

Daily Record

Another Scottish covid wave a 'high possibility' as Humza Yousaf issues NHS warning ahead of 'difficult winter'

The Health Secretary said he wants to see "immediate improvement" in waiting times but that he expects difficult months ahead.

Manchester Evening News

Pro-Kremlin political analyst says it's 'possible' Vladimir Putin would use nuclear weapons against Britain

Sergei Markov was interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Today programme

The Independent UK

All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

The Independent UK

Who gets the £400 rebate and winter fuel payment?

Households will start receiving money off their energy bills from October

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