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Truss Under Pressure After EU Agrees Windfall Tax Plan

The prime minister, Liz Truss, has come under renewed pressure to extend the government's windfall tax on oil and gas giants after the European Commission set out plans for a tougher levy as part of its plan to shield citizens from surging energy prices.

EU Demands Oil And Gas Revenue Cap

BRUSSELS chief Ursula von der Leyen yesterday outlined plans for a revenue cap on cash soaked electricity firms.

Business As Usual For Roofing Firm As 100 Jobs Are Saved

Investor rescues profitable division of collapsed group

Free School Meals Up By Nearly 14pc In City

THE number of children in Manchester who are eligible for free school meals has risen by nearly 14 pc in 18 months as the total topped 38,000 last year.

Ukraine Retakes Territory Seized At Invasion's Start After Kremlin Troops Flee

Ukraine consolidated its control of the Kharkiv region yesterday, raising flags on towns and villages occupied by Russian troops for six months, and reclaiming areas that were seized by Moscow on the first day of Vladimir Putin's invasion.

Summit Strain Tests 'Limitless' Ties As Putin And Xi Jostle For Influence

Big setbacks for Moscow's forces in Ukraine will further test the "limitless partnership" between China and Russia when their leaders meet this week for the first time since the invasion, analysts have said.

Harry And William To Join King Charles In Procession

Prince Harry and Prince William will walk alongside their father, King Charles III, as they follow the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the late monarch will lie in state.

'To My Mother The Queen, Thank You', Says Anne

The Princess Royal said it was an "honour and a privilege" to accompany the Queen's coffin as it left Scotland yesterday on its journey to Buckingham Palace.

All Together... Royal Family Welcome The Queen Home

THE Queen last night returned to Buckingham Palace for the final time, to be welcomed by her closest family before they hand over her coffin to the nation today.

Conte Reveals Palace Visit As Personal Tribute To 'Immortal' Queen

Spurs manager shifts focus to today's Sporting match after reflections on 'sad' death

Germany Energy Costs 'A Threat To The Future Of Electric Cars'

Soaring energy costs are threatening the future of the electric car, industry bosses in Germany have warned.

Heads Of State: Biden Unlikely To Join Other Leaders On Bus

The British and US governments have played down suggestions that Joe Biden could be banned from using a helicopter and obliged to travel by bus when he and leaders from around the world congregate in London for the Queen's funeral next week.

Congregation Celebrates The Queen's 'Deep Links' With Scottish People

The people of Scotland - from former prime ministers to benefit claimants - said an emotional goodbye to their Queen yesterday as her coffin was set at rest in the "parish church of Edinburgh" where she was first given the Scottish crown 69 years ago.

Chinese Censors Bury Posts About Lockdown Shortages

Chinese censors have been ordered to flood social media with positive posts about the northwestern region of Xinjiang in an effort to muffle the barrage of complaints about food and medicine shortages.

Household Energy Debt Hits £2.1bn As Price Hike Looms

Britons struggling to afford to heat their homes and keep the lights on have accumulated more than £2bn in energy bill debt, the latest annual figures show.

Fans To Show Off Their Skills In Five-A-Side World Cup'

ENGLAND and Wales fans can compete for their own World Cup alongside the real thing in Qatar.

'Mini-Budget' And Speech To UN On Truss Agenda

Liz Truss is preparing to hit the ground running immediately after the Queen's funeral, with a speech at the United Nations and a tax-slashing "mini-Budget" both due to take place next week.

Russia Takes 'Revenge' With Strikes On Ukraine Facilities

Officials fear attacks on power facilities serving civilians may be the portent of a grim winter ahead, writes Kim Sengupta

Joy And Tears For Ukrainians As Troops Recapture Towns

Kyiv forces reach border as Putin is criticised in Russia

Bezos Rocket Experiment Fails During Lift-Off

Jeff Bezos' rocket company suffered its first launch failure yesterday.

Ukraine Power Plant Hit: Russians 'Turned And Fled'

But lash out in retreat

Euros Boost Helped Lift UK Economy To Growth

The economy returned to growth in July after the Women's Euro Championship helped push up national income.

Humanity Hit By Impact Of Global Crises

UN report says we will be poorer and die younger

Truss Sets Out Plan To Freeze Energy Bills

Energy bills for the average household will be frozen at no more than £2,500 and businesses will be spared crippling increases as Liz Truss took action to shield Britons from the global gas crisis.

Leaders' Heartfelt Messages Pay Tribute To Queen

Tributes have been paid to the Queen from leaders in Plymouth, across the nation and around the globe following the news of her death.

The Rock On Which Modern Britain Was Built, Says Truss

Queen Elizabeth II was the "rock" on which modern Britain was built, Liz Truss has said, as she marked "the passing of the second Elizabethan age". Speaking outside 10 Downing Street yesterday evening, the new Conservative prime minister said the Queen had been “a personal inspiration to me and to many Britons”.

King Charles Pays Tribute To Cherished' Late Mother

King Charles III has paid tribute to his “beloved mother” Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, after she died aged 96.

We Mourn A Monarch Who Transformed Our Nation

Elizabeth II bequeaths a monarchy and a nation transformed from those she inherited as a young princess in 1952 – and transformed for the better.

Britain On Pause For 10 Days Of Mourning

Funeral at Westminster Abbey on Sept 19

Meghan Stays Home

Meghan missed the family rush to be by the Queen’s bedside yesterday.