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With a troubling lack of knowledge and empathy, the enthusiasm of team Truss bodes mightily ill

Risk of earthquakes relating to fracking has been raised as an issue as the practice is allowed again

The Business Secretary accused opponents of ‘hysteria’ and ‘ludditery’ as he took questions on the lifting of the moratorium on shale gas extraction

The Business Secretary accused opponents of ‘hysteria’ and ‘ludditery’ as he took questions on the lifting of the moratorium on shale gas extraction.

PM has ruled out windfall tax on energy giants

Accentism – discriminating against someone because of their accent – has a long history in the UK, where the way someone speaks is often an easy way to tell their social class. People with working-class accents are frequently criticised and encouraged to speak “properly”. This is true even for people…

The Prime Minister promised support for businesses struggling with bills for six months, with targeted support for vulnerable firms beyond that.

Communities secretary defends decision not to extend windfall tax as Liz Truss unveils support package

The pair made familiar sideswipes on economic policy as they faced questions on a range of topics in Norwich.

Rishi Sunak also insisted he would ‘always support’ a Conservative government despite his strident attacks on his rival’s tax-cutting policies.

Both candidates offered eye-catching policies to woo local Tory voters, even as the cost-of-living crisis overshadows the contest.