The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

UK in recession and further interest rate hikes probable, Bank of England warns

Threadneedle Street makes clear on eve of tax-cutting mini-budget that plans risk triggering more rate rises

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022

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?

Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

Forget ‘levelling up’ – Liz Truss isn’t even pretending to care about inequality

Under Boris Johnson, the agenda failed because of incoherence and incompetence. For our new PM, the problem’s ideological, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022

Whitehall fury grows over sacking of top Treasury official

Sir Tom Scholar’s sacking shows Liz Truss wants to surround herself with ‘yes men’, says former civil service leader

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022

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 · Sep 14, 2022

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 · Sep 13, 2022

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 · Sep 13, 2022

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 · Sep 13, 2022

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 · Sep 13, 2022

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 · Sep 13, 2022