Ex-Putin aide talks about nuclear attack on UK cities in bizarre rant London is potential target, says Kremlin sympathiser Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022
British nationals released by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine back in the UK Men freed as part of a major prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by Saudi Arabia Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022
Scrapping benefit cap is TWICE as popular as axing banker bonus cap, poll finds Liz Truss is planning remove the cap on bankers' bonuses in Friday's mini-Budget - but has said nothing about axing the £20,000 limit on benefits, which has not risen since 2016 Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022
Five Brit prisoners of war including man sentenced to death safely returned from Ukraine Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed the release of the five Brits - including Aiden Aslin, who had been sentenced to execution - after reports of Saudi Arabia's mediation talks with Vladimir Putin Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022
UK PM Truss welcomes release of British prisoners captured in Ukraine Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday welcomed the release of five British nationals captured in Ukraine, following a mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Reuters · Sep 21, 2022
Trickle-down Truss and the wealth creation myth Letters: The social and environmental costs of wealth creation are becoming impossible to ignore, writes Jeremy Brettingham, while Barbara Williams says the key to our survival is not money but healthy ecosystems. Plus letters from Alan Knight and Damian Grant The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022
Liz Truss tells US corporate giants her tax cuts ‘just the start’, despite warnings of unsustainable debt PM promises ‘lower, simpler taxes’ – despite new warning UK public finances on ‘unsustainable path’ The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
Welsh traders welcome energy cap for businesses but say more needs to be done The move will also apply to companies, charities, and public sector organisations including schools Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022
What’s next for Rishi Sunak? After losing the Tory leadership race to Liz Truss, the ex-chancellor has taken a breather. As Kwasi Kwarteng takes over at Number 11, Anne McElvoy looks at the next move for ‘goldenballs’: will he return to finance, or wait for Truss’s economic plan to fail? Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022
Milk bottle business owner facing £4million bill says Liz Truss' business energy cap is 'fake news' 'We are grateful for any help, but it is a matter for survival' Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022
Government’s corporation tax plan may hand banks a £6 billion tax cut – Lib Dems Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey hit out at the plan, calling it “shameful”. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
Liz Truss and Ursula von der Leyen unite to condemn Putin’s ‘failing’ invasion The leaders also had a ‘good discussion’ on relations between the UK and EU when they met at the United Nations General Assembly. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
Fracking won’t work in UK says founder of fracking company Cuadrilla Chris Cornelius says geology is too challenging and government’s support is merely ‘soundbites’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022
Liz Truss, we support fracking too – that’s why we know it can’t work for Britain The economic and political barriers to fracking here are extremely high. There are better solutions to the energy crisis, say Chris Cornelius and Mark Linder The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022
Reuters · Sep 21, 2022 Eu's von der Leyen and Britain's Truss: Russia's invasion is failing President Vladimir Putin's decision to order a partial Russian mobilisation to fight in Ukraine is a sign of weakness, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Liz Truss said in a joint statement.
Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022 Six human moments at the Queen's funeral - spider cameo, paper blunder and mix-up The Queen's funeral had many of us in tears, but there were also some heartwarming and humorous moments that made us smile - and reminded us all that not everything goes to plan
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Truss tells bosses of American multinationals tax cuts are ‘just the start’ The Prime Minister told leaders of firms including Google and JPMorgan Chase she wants ‘lower, simpler taxes’ to attract businesses to Britain.
Birmingham Post · Sep 21, 2022 Welsh firms welcome energy bill support but say more help is needed The Business Secretary announced an energy price cap for all businesses from 1 October to April 2023
Nottingham Post · Sep 21, 2022 Arnold businesses say they need more help after new government support package announced Liz Truss has announced a cap on gas and electricity costs for businesses today but some fear it won't be enough
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 PM accuses Putin of ‘sabre rattling’ over nuclear threats and reservists call-up Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted he was not bluffing as he appeared to threaten the use of nuclear weapons if his country was threatened.
Irish Mirror · Sep 21, 2022 What does Putin's latest address mean for Ireland and Europe? All you need to know from Russia Things are certainly tenser than they were 24 hours ago, as we wait to see whether Putin and Russia follow through with their threats.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022 Ed Davey: Truss government is probably most rightwing in modern UK history Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says refusal to allow OBR scrutiny of mini-budget ‘shows economy is being run by ideology, not a plan’
The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2022 We can't stop Truss's oil and gas bonanza plans without independence, minister says SCOTLAND is almost entirely powerless to stop a reported oil and gas licensing bonanza by the UK Government, a minister has said.
Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022 John Swinney warns UK Government business support scheme may be 'inadequate' The Deputy First Minister was responding to Conservative plans to slash the cost of wholesale gas and electricity for non-domestic customers.
Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022 Woman who said she looked like Nanny McPhee flew to Turkey for dental work after £19k UK quote The total cost of the Turkish trip including treatment, flights and hotel in Antalya is £5,000 which is nearly a quarter of what she says she would have to pay privately in the UK