September 23: In a ‘rabbit out of the hat’ surprise in the mini Budget, Kwasi Kwarteng announces he is scrapping the top rate of income tax from 45p. The mini-budget sends the pound to a new 37-year low. September 25: The chancellor is accused of fanning the flames of financial chaos further by saying there …
Liz Truss has made a major U-turn by scrapping plans to scrap the 45p top tax rate after facing a growing revolt from Tory MPs led by former cabinet ministers Michael Gove and Grant Shapps. Investors bought sterling and UK government bonds in response to political investment. By Monday afternoon, the pound had returned to …
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The UK faces a “significant risk” of gas shortages this winter, the energy regulator has warned. The information, which was revealed in a letter sent from Ofgem last week and first revealed by The Times, spoke of the possibility of “emergency gas supply” measures to help preserve stocks in because of the impact Russia’s war …
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Zelenskiy: Ukraine has made gains in both Kherson and Donetsk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that Ukraine is not only experiencing military successes in Lyman, but also in Kherson. In his statement overnight, he said that Ukrainian forces have liberated the small settlements of Arkhanhelske and Myrolyubivka in the Kherson region. Ukraine has also …
Ukrainian forces were reported to be retaking towns along the west bank of the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine on Monday, forcing Moscow to cede territory along a second major front line just days after make sure you have attached it. The extent of the Ukrainian advance was not confirmed, and Kyiv remained completely silent …
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Prime Minister Liz Truss is to abandon plans to abolish the 45p rate of tax for top earners, Sky News understands. Downing Street has faced a strong backlash against the policy, which would benefit the richest 1%, including former cabinet ministers Michael Gove and Grant Shapps. The policy was announced in last Friday’s mini-budget, but …
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Elections in Brazil: Lula and Bolsonaro will face off in the second round of the BBC Voting underway in Brazil’s election – BBC News BBC News Brazil’s Lula headed to the second round with Bolsonaro, as reported by The Guardian Tensions are high as Brazilians on the other side of the Atlantic voted Reuters See …
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In addition to the 7 and 7 Pro, an announcement for the Pixel Watch leaked today with a look at what features Google plans to focus on with its inaugural Wear OS 3 wearable. Shared by SnoopyTech on Twitter, it starts with a side view that gives a good idea of the thickness of the …
Bosnia votes amid political crisis The moderate Bosnian leader poised to win a seat in the presidency The international peace watchdog imposes changes to the electoral law SARAJEVO, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Bosnian moderate candidate Denis Becirevic is leading the race for Bosnia’s tripartite inter-ethnic presidency seat, preliminary results based on a partial vote count …
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‘We could have scored MORE’: Pep Guardiola insists Man City could have been even better in front of goal despite scoring SIX against Manchester United at the Etihad… and says ‘some players weren’t good today and they have to improve” Manchester City defeated rivals Manchester United 6-3 at the Etihad on Sunday Erling Haaland and …