Liz Truss: Last News

New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation reached 10.1% in September, compared with 9.9% in August. The figure matches the 40-year high inflation hit in July and remains well above the UK Government’s target of 2%.

Prime Minister Liz Truss confirmed her commitment to protect the Triple Lock on State Pensions during PMQs in the House of Commons on Wednesday, however, she would not confirm to whether Carer’s Allowance would rise by the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate of 10.1% - a figure that is typically used to determine the benefits uprating for the following financial year.

Details of the scheme and what constitutes a grassroots music venue can be found here, with applications to be filed here. Funding for the initiative comes from the MVT’s Revive Live tour, which took place this summer and saw Charli XCX, Paolo Nutini, Sleaford Mods and more perform at small venues around the country.Of the new fund, Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd said: “We have been working on music industry based funding support for Grassroots Music Venues since 2018.

Liz Truss faces a tough clash with Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions today, having been forced to junk her entire economic strategy and with her leadership in peril.

Gary Lineker and Gary Neville are often told to stick to football, the beautiful game has more in common with politics than you'd think.Take struggling Prime Minister Liz Truss for example: she's currently trying to outlast the Daily Star lettuce with her position looking increasingly under threat day-by-day after making more U-turns than a broken sat nav.And footie has had its fair share of run-ins with fruit and veg over the years. From the bizarre to the brilliant, here's six times your five-a-day crossed over into sport.READ MORE:Do you think Liz Truss will outlast the Daily Star lettuce?Managers are used to being on the receiving end of abuse from supporters when results aren't going their way.

Kate Garraway, 55, has battled the trauma of her long Covid suffering husband Derek Draper's health setbacks, and on top of that has been aghast at the current state of British politics.

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has incurred the wrath of GB News host Nana Akua who reminded viewers of when she claims he "had a go at" her on Twitter and says "I demand an apology". Gary has recently been found in breach of his BBC contract after he made comments about the Conservative party taking money from Russian donors.

Coleen Nolan and Linda Robson got into a heated debate during Tuesday's Loose Women as they discussed if Boris Johnson should be made Prime Minister again.

This Morning viewers were left seething after radio host Nick Ferrari explained what PMQs were.Fans asked if the journalist and broadcaster thought viewers were "stupid" after he offered an explanation for the well-known term while he was talking with Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, who were hosting the ITV show on Tuesday.Nick, 63, was discussing Prime Minister Liz Truss and mentioned PMQs.READ MORE: This Morning fans torn over The Chase's Mark Labbett's 'different' appearance on showBut instead of continuing he paused and said: "It's what called Prime Minister's Questions, it's every Wednesday."People were seriously miffed that the star felt that he had to say it.Several posted messages on social media saying that the public knew and understood what PMQs were and that the star didn't have to spell it out."Nick explaining what PMQ’s is to us... we aren’t stupid," one person posted on Twitter.Someone else tweeted: "Can someone tell Nick Ferrari that we don’t need him to explain everything to us? We’re not stupid.""We f****** well know what PMQs is you arrogant d*******," said another viewer.One snapped: "We don’t need you to treat us like we’re 5, Nick."They went on: "We know that they’ve removed the cap on the energy cap, we know our mortgages are going up.

Prime Minister Liz Truss. Augusta Lees took to Twitter on day four of the livestream with a video of herself singing to the tune of Robbie Williams' Let Me Entertain You, which she played on her piano.However, she filmed the clip as a parody that joked about the Daily Star's viral lettuce story as bookies have claims the PM will be out of number 10 within a month following some major U-turns. TO WATCH LIVESTREAM click on YOUTUBE INTERACTIVE CONTENT belowIn Augusta's version of the lyrics, which has gained more than 170 likes, she sang: "Lettuce leaf, we can't explain you....

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 her 'mistakes' and has pledged to lead the Tories into the next general election as she fought for her job after ditching her tax-cutting plans. The Prime Minister said she has 'adjusted what we’re doing' after the Government’s fiscal policies spooked the markets.

Brian May, who once declared that Brexit was the "stupidest move" the UK had ever made, announced to the world that he was making new friends over in France in a bid to escape British politics, As Prime Minister Liz Truss teeters on the edge of power, the 72-year-old Queen star is putting all of that behind him and enjoying some quality time in the wine capital of Bordeaux.Posting tranquil photos of himself perched beside the river, Brian told his 3.1 million Instagram followers that he still considers himself to be a proud European."A moment of peace.

Keeping them close. Queen Consort Camilla paid subtle tribute to her and husband King Charles III’s family — including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — while honoring her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Loose Women's Coleen Nolan told the ITV audience to "get out" after they launched a poll that divided opinion.Coleen was joined by Ruth Langsford, Jane Moore and Janet Street-Porter as they discussed current affairs and the topic of conversation landed on the government.The women spoke about current Prime Minister Liz Truss and opened up the floor for debate.READ MORE: This Morning fans torn over The Chase's Mark Labbett's 'different' appearance on showThe panellists thought they heard audience members shouting in support for Boris Johnson and asked them to speak up, but the response left Coleen seething.Nolan thought they had shouted "no" and asked them in shock if they "wanted Boris back".The audience cheered but the former singer couldn't believe what she was hearing.She appeared to jokingly tell the audience off and sent them out of the studio as their opposing positions clearly infuriated her.Coleen said: "Get out," as she pointed her finger behind her, towards the back of the studio.Nolan then rhetorically asked: "Who let this lot in?"Ruth Langsford then changed the subject and asked "whether Liz Truss should resign" and the audience gave a show of hands.A large majority of the studio put their hands up and Ruth then revealed that they had hosted a poll on Twitter, in which 88% of people said "yes".Ruth quipped: "Overwhelmingly, people are saying she should resign.

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).

SAS: Who Dares Wins fans were left baffled after becoming convinced Liz Truss had made an appearance on the final episode as an interrogator.Some viewers were convinced Debs who has has a small stature and blonde bob just like Liz Truss was actually the under-fire Prime Minister.Debs has specialist training in interrogation techniques and was seen using them on all the recruits.READ MORE: SAS star Maisie Smith talks 'horrific' interrogation as she was 'kicked in the back'In a bid to to make them give up their cover story and admit they were training with the British Army she buried Maisie Smith and Calum Best alive in a box filled with sand.Astonished viewers rushed to Twitter to claim they they had just seen Mrs Truss on the programme.One person wrote: "Who knew Liz Truss was a special forces interrogator?!?""Liz Truss already moved on….