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Three more countries NOT invited to Queen's funeral - and some will just send ambassadors

A total of six countries have not made the invitation list for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, including Afghanistan, Syria and Venezuela, as inside sources confirmed North Korea and Iran will be invited at ambassadorial level

Daily Mirror

The Queen’s coffin returns to Buckingham Palace ahead of lying in state

The coffin will lie at rest in the palace’s bow room before the monarch is handed to the nation to allow the public to pay their respects.

The Independent UK

Biden given special permission to use armoured limousine known as ‘The Beast’ at Queen’s funeral

Whitehall sources reportedly say Mr Biden has been granted special dispensation to make use of the US-built armoured Cadillac state car for security reasons

The Independent UK

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Putin among few world leaders not invited to Queen’s funeral

Nearly 500 world leaders and dignitaries are expected in London for Monday’s funeral service

The Independent UK

Queen’s funeral: No invitations for Russia, Belarus or Myanmar

The state funeral is set to be one of the largest diplomatic gatherings in decades.

The Independent UK

Russia, Myanmar not invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral

LONDON: Britain has not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar to attend the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II due to be held next Monday, a Whitehall source said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Russia one of three countries banned from Queen's state funeral

State funeral will be one of UK's biggest international events for decades

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Russia, Myanmar not invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral - source

Britain has not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral due to be held next Monday, a Whitehall source said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Focus on growth not fiscal discipline, Kwasi Kwarteng tells Treasury

Chancellor suggests change of emphasis is needed after he sacked top civil servant whom he credited for tight control of spending

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss under pressure to reveal details of energy crisis plan

Emergency budget of winter tax cuts expected next week once period of national mourning for Queen is over

The Guardian - UK

Simon Case keeps job as UK’s top civil servant after PM changes mind

Controversial cabinet secretary was in charge during Partygate scandal and had been expected to be replaced

The Guardian - UK

Fears of parliamentary ‘paralysis’ as Queen’s funeral leaves parties in limbo

Mourning has halted debate just when the opposition wanted to put pressure on new PM – but Labour conference will go ahead

The Guardian - UK

Tom Scholar, permanent secretary to the Treasury, sacked by Liz Truss

Government likely to seek replacement amenable to its plans of economic growth through tax cuts

The Guardian - UK

Kwasi Kwarteng: free marketeer and Truss’s ideological soulmate becomes chancellor

Former business secretary will be helped by close relationship with PM but takes role during historic economic storm

The Guardian - UK

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More than 20,000 back stinging call for new PM to resolve WASPI dispute - letter in full

Members of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign have called on Ms Truss and Ms Sunak to rethink and help an estimated 3.6 million women born in the 1950s impacted by the shake-up

Daily Mirror

Whitehall officials 'used government Boris plane for £50k sightseeing trip'

The 700-mile round trip took place on Wednesday afternoon, with 12 officials from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said to have got on the Airbus A321 plane

The Guardian - UK

Simon McGee to be No 10 press chief if Liz Truss becomes PM, sources say

Exclusive: former Foreign Office press secretary to split role with Adam Jones if Truss wins Tory leadership race

The Independent UK

East Midlands could receive new powers in first of its kind devolution deal

The region could see new wide-reaching powers as part of a devolution deal if the Government’s Levelling Up Bill passes.

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The Independent UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg reveals ‘new strategy’ to sell off £1.5bn of London offices

It is not clear to what extent the planned sale is part of the Government’s pre-existing plan to move 22,000 civil servants out of the capital.

Manchester Evening News

'Like shouting into the abyss': Andy Burnham describes dealing with Boris Johnson

The Greater Manchester Mayor has given a withering assessment of the Prime Minister as he prepares to step down

The Guardian - UK

Philip Hammond’s consultancy firm made almost £1m in profit

Filings cover period ex-chancellor worked for controversial clients including Saudi government

Liverpool Echo

Mayor says government should let Liverpool solve its own problems

Joanne Anderson said government officers' presence was impacting the workforce

Liverpool Echo

Commissioners deliver damning verdict on progress at Liverpool Council

Finances, contracts and management have come under fire

Liverpool Echo

Government taking over all finance and governance powers at Liverpool Council

Exclusive: Levelling Up Secretary confirms effective government takeover of troubled city council - and launches strategic panel to guide city forward chaired by Steve Rotheram

The Guardian - UK

Cyclists could be made to have registration plates and insurance – report

Whitehall review is also said to suggest cycling speed limits, along with licence penalty points and fines

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