Miriam Margolyes says 'f*** you' to new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt live on Radio 4

Penny Mordaunt has become the first candidate to throw her hat into the ring in the race to succeed Liz Truss as prime minister, with a pledge to re-unite the bitterly divided Tory Party.

Cost of living payments will provide a much-needed boost to millions of households across the UK between November and Christmas to help off-set soaring energy bills, the impact of rising inflation and ever-increasing food prices. Inflation rose to 10.1% for September, driven by food prices which leapt up by 14.5%.

The chaos surrounding the UK Government is not only bad for the economy, but potentially disastrous for the environment, a leading West Lothian businessman has said.

With Liz Truss resigning as Prime Minister, many will want to know who is touted to pick up the premiership next.

ITV new presenter Robert Peston dropped the C-bomb on live TV in awkward Jeremy Hunt blunder - which didn't go unnoticed by viewers.Robert, who is the Political Editor for ITV News, accidentally dropped the expletive live on air while talking about Jeremy Hunt.The MP recently got appointed as the new chancellor and has proposed a slew of planned cuts to public spending.READ NEXT: Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid left red-faced as phone plays video while live on airWhile Peston was discussing the chancellor's plans, he suffered a very awkward slip of the tongue in a huge blunder.In a clip from his show which aired on Wednesday night (October 19), Peston could be heard saying: "That means the hole in the public finances is bigger than it would have been, and Jeremy C***'s - Hunt's - cuts will be more painful."Cracking a slight smirk, Peston seemed to have realised what he had accidentally said, but brushed it off like the professional he is.See the video above to see the moment as it happened - which was live at the time.His quick recovery didn't prevent the internet from picking up on it though."Why did @Peston think that having the script line ‘Jeremy Hunt’s cuts’ would end well?" asked one.Another noted: "Got a feeling ITV will edit that word out before posting it on the ITV Hub."While a third said: "Another broadcaster manages to say 'Jeremy C***' on air.""How does this keep happening?" asked a fourth.While a fifth said: "I'm beginning to suspect that these news readers are doing it on purpose."And a sixth added: "It rolls off the tongue so effortlessly."Jeremy Hunt's name often suffers slips of the tongue, and it happened just months ago back in June.Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge accidentally referred to the MP as

Elaine C Smith has told how Robbie Coltrane ’s comedy genius laid the groundwork for Rab C Nesbitt.

Villagers have paid tribute to legendary Scots actor and Killearn resident Robbie Coltrane after he died last week aged 72.

Andy Burnham has called for a U-turn on the government's energy policy as he set out a £65bn vision for Greater Manchester to become net zero by 2038. The mayor has written to the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt asking him to back the city-region's costly plans which will 're-industrialise' the North of England.

Liz Truss - you can not Romaine.As lacklustre Liz’s vegetable government rolls slowly towards an iceberg of its own making, The Star took it upon itself to say what we’re all thinking: “Hand in your Lettuce of Resignation, Liz!”And although our emerald emissary was cruelly barred from the gates of No.10, everyone they met agreed that our wet lettuce leader’s salad days were behind her.READ MORE: Daily Star's viral Liz Truss Lettuce becomes latest 'celebrity' to join Cameo“Maybe a few more weeks,” said Olivia Birch, “I don’t know, for her sake.”Her mum Melanie gave Truss little hope of making it past, “a second lettuce. Maybe?” Most people The Star chatted with reckoned you could count the number of lettuce lifespans Lame Duck Liz has left on one hand.

Robbie Coltrane had passed away. While Coltrane played a number of memorable roles in TV and on the big screen, he will forever be known most for his role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise, and co-star Tom Felton is remembering his friend with a quote that is likely to make even the coldest heart feel emotional. Felton shared an image on Instagram with a quote from Coltrane looking back on his time in the Harry Potter movies.

New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said he believes Liz Truss will still be Prime Minister at Christmas - despite five Tory MPs already publicly calling for her to step down.

Liz Truss has apologised for going "too far" - but pledged to fight on to outlast the Daily Star's lettuce to lead the Tories into the next election.Speaking to the BBC's Chris Mason today (Monday) as she desperately tried to revive her ailing premiership, the PM admitted she acted "too fast" with the ill-fated mini-budget.But she claimed that she was determined to beat the odds to stay in power despite.READ MORE: Will Daily Star's 60p Tesco lettuce or PM Liz Truss last longer? Watch live feedShe made the comments after new chancellor Jeremy Hunt forced wilting Liz into submission after he scrapped almost all her proposed tax cuts in a series of dramatic U-turns that will raise £32bn a year for the battered economy.The wannabe PM reversed plans to slash the basic rate of income tax from 20% to 19% in April and axed new VAT-free shopping for foreign tourists.And he will only fund the Energy Price Cap until April, not for two winters as originally planned, promising that support for soaring bills will be reviewed from Spring in a blow to all taxpayers’ heating bills.Truss, speaking to Mason, said: "I recognise that we did act too fast, and that's why I've adjusted what we're doing and I do think it is the mark of an honest politician who does say, yes, I've made a mistake."I've addressed that mistake. And now we need to deliver for people, you known what we've said we'll deliver."I have said sorry for the fact that we did act too far.

Miriam Margolyes claims former co-star Robbie Coltrane put on too much weight and says she is livid about his death.

Pierce Brosnan has moved his fans on Instagram with a moving tribute to a "dear friend".MORE: Pierce Brosnan reveals fears for his wife and children – seeks protectionThe James Bond actor shared some heartfelt words – and two images – in honour of the late actor, Robbie Coltrane, who passed away on 14 October at the age of 72. WATCH: Pierce Brosnan teams up with 21-year-old son for important cause"I'm so sorry to hear the news of my dear friend Robbie Coltrane's passing," Pierce, 69, wrote.READ: Who is Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely Shaye Smith? Everything you need to knowMORE: Pierce Brosnan melts hearts with unseen wedding photo on 21st anniversary"We had so many good laughs throughout our days making the James Bond movies 'Goldeneye' and 'The World Is Not Enough' …the second photo is from our first days shoot on 'Goldeneye' at Leavesden studios.A post shared by Pierce Brosnan (@piercebrosnanofficial)Piers paid a heartfelt tribute to his late co-star Robbie"I cannot think of a finer actor and man of humanity and humor to share the world stage with on such a day as that so many years ago.

Piers Morgan, 57, has spoken about the ongoing political situation in Downing Street following the resignation of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.The news presenter addressed his 7.9 million followers to say the UK deserved and "urgently needs" better than what he claims the country are currently getting. Piers insinuated that Prime Minister Liz Truss should call a general election amid the turmoil her government is currently facing. He said: "Britain deserves and urgently needs better than this ongoing clown show."If the Tories can’t get their act together asap and show the country proper leadership (not Truss) at a time of real crisis, they must call an election and let us decide who we want in charge."In another Tweet, Piers responded to a quip from a Twitter user after the TalkTV host announced he was filming an episode of his show, PM Uncensored in New York. He wrote: "My New York studio for the week as we take ⁦@PiersUncensored⁩ to the Big Apple."Got some great guests… tune into ⁦@TalkTV tonight at 8pm."User Rupert Myers wrote in response: "Unfortunate timing for a departure from the UK?"Piers responded in a quote tweet, saying: "I’m still allowed to whack Truss from New York, relax.."The presenter also went on in yet another tweet to go after Truss and defend Jeremy Hunt for his destruction of Liz Truss' "disastrous" mini-budget, as presented by Kwarteng.He said: "Hunt just took a wrecking-ball to Trussonomics, the disastrous mini-budget, and to the Prime Minister's reputation."Liz Truss must resign immediately."Users took to the social media platform to share their thoughts on the subject."This can't go on. Labour are the only viable alternative.

Liz Truss looks like she is a leader ‘totally out of her depth’, according to voters in Manchester, with the vast majority calling for a general election.

New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered an economic statement today to try and stabilise the markets.

Jeremy Hunt has announced the government will make a number of U-turns as he rips up the Government's mini-budget. He made the announcement during a televised address on Monday (October 17).