New PM Truss rules out windfall tax on energy firms’ excess profits
New Prime Minister Liz Truss will tomorrow (Thursday) say just how her government plans to save households and businesses from financial caused by soaring...
Next generation of hearing aids could read lips through masks
A new system capable of reading lips with remarkable accuracy even when speakers are wearing face masks could help create a new generation of...
Average UK house price hit record high of £294,260 in August, says Halifax
But the bank warned that a more challenging period for house prices should be expected.
The average house price increased by 0.4% month on month...
Recycling firm switches trucks to vegetable oil
North London recycling firm O'Donovan Waste Disposal has switched its hundred HGVs to vegetable oil fuel.
The company, which services construction and demolition companies in...
NI Secretary congratulated on new role
He replaces Shailesh Vara who was sacked ahead of the appointment.
Politicians on the island of Ireland have congratulated Chris Heaton-Harris on his appointment as...
Number 10 plays down protocol as White House plays it up
Prime Minister Liz Truss and US President Joe Biden exchanged the customary pleasantries and Downing Street and the White House issued their summaries of...
New cabinet announced
Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her new Cabinet, keeping only Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in his post.
The new Northern Ireland Secretary is Chris Heaton...
Protocol row can be resolved, says Taoiseach, as he congratulates new PM
Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who is expected to meet new PM Liz Truss within days, congratulated her on becoming the UK Prime Minister.
He said he...
Tax cuts, deregulation, broadband…and the NHS
Britain’s newest Prime Minister, its 56th and third in as many years, Liz Truss, formally took over in Downing Street shortly after 5.00 pm.
Britain’s...
Johnson’s farewell claims fact-checked
In his farewell speech, Boris Johnson listed a host of commitments he insisted the government was “delivering”.
As ever with Johnson, as journalist and politician,...