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Fracking: the simple test for whether it should happen in the UK

The UK’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, recently announced the reversal of the 2019 ban on fracking. Facing an acute energy crisis, the government want to increase domestic energy production.

The Conversation

The Standard View: Liz Truss is fighting to prove the 45p U-turn is a one-off

Liz Truss acknowledged today the need to win “hearts and minds” after market turmoil and backbench discontent forced her into a sharp U-turn over plans to scrap the 45p rate of income tax for top earners.

Evening Standard

Liz Truss apologises for not being ‘more specific’ over energy price guarantee

The Prime Minister was urged to publicly correct comments she made during a round of radio interviews last week.

The Independent UK

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Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on U-turn over date of fiscal plan

Government economic policy was today plunged deeper into chaos after Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng U-turned on a plan to calm markets by bringing forward a crucial statement by the chancellor.

The Independent UK

Kwasi Kwarteng says ‘high pressure’ following Queen’s death factor behind flawed mini budget roll-out

Chancellor says pitch could have been prepared better after speed of events created ‘high pressure environment’

Evening Standard

Liz Truss’s Tories are higher than ever on ideology – and they’re refusing to sober up

This fiscal fiasco hasn’t dimmed the PM’s enthusiasm for bootleg Thatcherism. Only voters can scare the party straight, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Day of chaos as collective responsibility collapses

Collective cabinet responsibility – the convention by which individual members of the government are held accountable for the actions of the government as a whole – lies at the heart of the British political system.

Evening Standard

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Liz Truss battles to maintain Cabinet discipline after U-turn on U-turn

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng appeared to be reversing one U-turn as the PM suggested she could one day cut the top rate of income tax

Evening Standard

Minister mocks Liz Truss over her trade record and calls rival ‘the future of our party’

Conor Burns pokes fun at ‘Instagram posts about free trade agreements’ – for which future prime minister was notorious

The Independent UK

Revealed: Boris Johnson minister ‘sexually harassed’ civil servant in latest Tory sleaze scandal

Exclusive: Former PM aware of alleged harassment but no formal investigation launched, despite victim’s calls for official investigation

The Independent UK

That is a disgrace! Liz Truss's £14.99 Tory conference mugs are made in... China

The Prime Minister has been an outspoken critic of the Beijing government and vowed to take a hard line on Chinese aggression. So eagle-eyed Tory Party Conference attendees were surprised to find her 'Liz For Leader' mugs were made in China

Daily Mirror

'We thought Boris was bad...': What people in Wales have been saying about Prime Minister Liz Truss

It comes after WalesOnline offered her some advice on how not to run a government

Wales Online

Treasury minister said he would like to see inheritance tax 'eliminated'

The Treasury minister Andrew Griffith told a fringe event at the Conservative Party conference he was asked during his selection in 2019 which tax if he 'had the choice' would he like to see abolished

Daily Mirror

$Rees-Mogg seeking to evade scrutiny of new fracking projects, email shows$

Rees-Mogg seeking to evade scrutiny of new fracking projects, email shows

Exclusive: Note setting out business secretary’s views looks for ways to accelerate schemes, including streamlining HSE requirements

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Daily Record

Helpless couple with toddler found sleeping in car amid cost of living crisis

The struggling family were discovered in a Kia in Leeds on Friday night by Vulnerable Citizen support who helped them find a hotel to sleep in for the mean time.

The Independent UK

Truss has 10 days to save her premiership, says former minister

MPs fearful of losing seats may feel they should ‘roll the dice’ on another leader

Daily Mirror

Suella Braverman accuses rebel Tories of 'coup' and 'airing dirty linen in public'

The Home Secretary covered a wide range of topics during her appearance at the Choppers Politics conference fringe event including her 'dream' to send a removal flight to Rwanda.

The Independent UK

How Liz Truss could become the UK’s shortest serving prime minister

There are a number of options on the table – and hurdles

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Truss says she ‘absolutely’ trusts Kwarteng after display of public unity

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng took part in a joint visit but there were still signs of trouble in the relationship between No 10 and No 11.

The Guardian - UK

What would a real-terms benefits cut mean for UK claimants?

Liz Truss’s refusal to commit to a rise in line with inflation has triggered unrest among Tories

The National (Scotland)

Kwasi Kwarteng blames 'pressure' of Queen's death for mini-budget chaos

CHANCELLOR Kwasi Kwarteng has blamed the “pressure” of the Queen’s death for mistakes made in the UK Government’s mini-budget ...

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss wants to inflict more austerity on Britain – but there’s nothing left to cut

Instead of ‘trimming the fat’ from the public sector, this government seems intent on sinking the welfare state entirely, says Rosie Collington of the UCL’s Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose

The Guardian - UK

Truss’s benefits plans and why many Tories are sticking up for claimants

The PM is likely to face another rebellion if she drops pledge to raise benefits in line with inflation

The Independent UK

Liz Truss news – live: PM will admit plan to boost economy will cause ‘disruption’

Fall-out over abandoned tax cut could continue over whether to increase benefits in line with inflation

Daily Mirror

Michael Gove ramps up pressure on Liz Truss to widen free school meals scheme

The Conservative former Education Secretary said all primary pupils should get free school dinners 'in an ideal world' - and right now Liz Truss must extend provision to all households on Universal Credit

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