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PM: Our Support For Ukraine Won't Falter

LIZ Truss will tell world leaders they must put a stop to Vladimir Putin's economic blackmail by ending reliance on Russian energy.

No Lull In Fighting, Says Zelensky

PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday praised his army for its continuing gains, insisting there was no "lull" in Ukraine's fightback.

'Few Leaders Have Received Such An Outpouring Of Love'

Second Elizabethan age ends with three generations of royals in Westminster Abbey before a moving ceremony at Windsor

George And Charlotte Will Attend The Queen's Funeral

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will attend the State Funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. The order of service for today's elaborate ceremony shows that George, nine, and his seven-year-old sister, Charlotte, will gather alongside 2,000 others in Westminster Abbey. However Prince Louis, 4, the youngest child of Prince William and Princess Kate, will not attend.

Biden's Tribute To Queen: 'The World's Better For Her'

President Joe Biden and the first lady Jill Biden paid tribute at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Westminster Hall yesterday.

King Tells The Nation He Is Deeply Touched By Support

The King issued a message of thanks to the nation on the eve of the Queen's state funeral, taking place today.

Final Build-Up Nation Waits Expectantly As World Leaders Arrive To Pay Their Respects

It was the beginning of the end. Out went the official notice on the closely followed queue tracker: "To avoid disappointment please do not set off to the joint the queue." Mathematics dictated that, with the lying in state due to end today at 6.30am, and a 13-hour wait forecast, the queue was half a day from closing.

Cautious Response To Ukraine's Proposals For Russian Reparations

Ukraine is facing a battle to persuade its western allies, including the UK, to back its proposal for any peace settlement with Moscow to include multibillion-dollar reparations by Russia, in part using seized Russian state and oligarch assets.

Biggest Interest Rate Rise In 30yrs

Fear Bank will make 0.75 jump to 2.5%

In The Dark? Truss's Energy Price Plan Has One Problem – How To Fund It

No handouts? Forget the promise of the Conservative leadership race ; three days into her term as prime minister Liz Truss unveiled one of the biggest single packages of financial support for households in recent decades.

Britain Needs Liz Truss To Echo The Monarch's Flexible Diplomacy Simon Tisdall

What will other leaders and nations make of Liz Truss in Britain’s hour of trial? This untested prime minister must now lead the country through a crisis of unity and confidence that may be triggered by the death of her infinitely better-known namesake, Elizabeth II.

Covering The Death Of The Queen's Been All-Consuming

Just over a week ago (though if that feels like another era, it was) a colleague held a leaving do at the Yorkshire Grey pub in Farringdon.

How Russian Oil Continues To Flow Despite Sanctions

Restrictions are a weapon in the struggle to throttle Putin's war effort but energy products are making their way to the US and Europe via third countries, reports Shweta Sharma

New Drug 'Highly Effective' Against Eczema In Children

A new drug therapy has been shown to be "safe and highly effective" in treating moderate to severe eczema in young children.

Heathrow Flights Halted To Avoid Noise During Funeral

About 35,000 passengers due to fly to and from Heathrow airport on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday are learning that their flights have been cancelled or changed.

Putin Accepts China's 'Concerns' On Ukraine War In Rare Meeting With Xi

Vladimir Putin has told Xi Jinping that he understands China's "questions and concerns" about the war in Ukraine, in a rare nod to tensions between the two states caused by the Russian invasion.

Russia's Long-Range Missiles Hit Zelenskiy's Home City For A Second Day

Russia hit the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih with cruise missiles again yesterday, following a devastating strike the day before that destroyed a reservoir dam and caused extensive flooding.

Gas Curbs Shutdown At BASF Site Would Hit All Of Europe

Everything is connected at the German chemical firm BASF's Ludwigshafen site, a 4 sq mile industrial complex so sprawling that the company runs its own bus network to usher employees from its gates to their workplace.

Tax Cuts Coming For Millions In Mini-Budget Next Week

AN emergency mini-budget to deliver tax cuts promised by Liz Truss during her Tory leadership campaign will take place next Friday.

'Putin Will Fail And Europe Will Prevail': Von Der Leyen Rallies Support For Kyiv

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has insisted "Putin will fail and Europe will prevail", as she vowed to press on with Ukraine's EU integration.

Andrew - UK 'Shielded Prince' From US Inquiry Into His Links To Epstein

The Duke of York sported an array of military medals on a civilian morning suit as he joined the procession behind the Queen's coffin, amid claims that the British authorities protected him from US prosecutors investigating his ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Smoking 'May Cause Asthma In Children Two Generations On'

Children are much more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to tobacco smoke when he was growing up, a new study has found.

Food For Ukraine Is Still Needed As Funds Sought

City businessman makes mercy mission

Midlife Crisis Really Painful

A MIDLIFE crisis is a real affliction, scientists say.

House Prices See Biggest Annual Rise In Two Decades

The average UK house price leapt by 15.5 per cent annually in July, marking the biggest increase in 19 years, according to official figures.

Zelensky Praises Troops On Visit To Liberated City

President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday toured towns newly recaptured from Russian invaders, while Vladimir Putin’s army floundered.

Inflation Falls Slightly But Is Still Close To 40-Year High

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 9.9 per cent in August, down from 10 per cent in July, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said.

Love And Support To Cheer Our New King

From the very word go, the warmth was palpable. King Charles, looking shellshocked with grief as his destiny came to fruition after so many years, has been hit by a tidal wave of affection and goodwill as he ascended to the throne. More than once over the last week he has been on the verge of tears: when he made his first address to the nation, when members of the Houses of Commons and Lords sang God Save The King, when accepting the greetings of his subjects, as we now are. And he deserved it, too.

'Life Comes Back' To City As Zelensky Visits Kharkiv Area

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the recently recaptured city of Izium to thank his troops for their bravery.

Brain May Be Kept Sharp By Daily Multivit

A daily multivitamin boosts brain power in the over-65s, research shows.