Tag: Prime Minister Liz Truss
Business
After the decline of the pound, the bank will “not hesitate” to boost interest rates
The pound hit a record low versus the US dollar, prompting the Bank of England to declare that it will "not hesitate" to raise...
World
Palestinians: Tempers high over probable UK Jerusalem embassy move
The UK's plan to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has been labeled as a "blatant violation of international law" by the...
World
UK: Income tax to decrease by 1 penny from April
From April of next year, the majority of taxpayers will pay one penny less in income tax per pound.New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng said the...
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Tax cuts are welcomed by most Tory MPs, but not all of them
Some members of the Conservative Party appear to have embraced Kwasi Kwarteng's tax-cutting proposals.Beth Rigby, the political editor for Sky, has spoken with some...
World
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng pledges to end ‘cycle of stagnation’ in mini-budget
As he announced his mini-budget, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng promised to "turn the vicious cycle of stagnation into a virtuous cycle of growth."He is proposing...
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National Insurance rise to be repealed from 6 November – Kwasi Kwarteng
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng,has announced that the National Insurance increase from April will be repealed starting on November 6.The 1.25% increase was put in place...
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Government lifts ban on fracking for shale gas
The government has reportedly violated a manifesto pledge not to allow the controversial method unless research demonstrated that it could be done "categorically" safely...
World
Picture of first prisoner of war released
The first picture of the 10 Russian prisoners of war has surfaced.Five British nationals are among them, with other prisoners from America, Sweden, Croatia,...
World
Partial mobilization call: A ‘statement of weakness’ – Truss and Von der Leyen
Prime Minister Liz Truss and President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, have described Vladimir Putin’s call for partial mobilisation as a ...
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King Charles vows to serve with ‘loyalty, respect and love’ in first address to nation
Despite his grief, the King has already started carrying out royal duties, holding his first audience with and greeting well-wishers gathered outside Buckingham Palace...