Liz Truss to focus on economy, energy and healthcare as British Prime Minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss to focus on economy, energy and healthcare as British Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Former U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who was declared the winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest on Monday, beating former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Tuesday by its monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Ms. Truss said she would focus on three priorities: the economy, the energy crisis facing the country and improving the National Health Service. The new Prime Minister faces enormous economic challenges domestically — starting with combatting burgeoning energy prices and a cost of living crisis. “I will deal hands-on with the energy crisis caused by Putin’s war,” Ms. Truss said, having promised over the weekend that she would announce a plan within a week of assuming office to tackle short-term energy price challenges and longer-term supply issues.

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Liz Truss promised U.K. a shakeup — but was forced out instead
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss promised U.K. a shakeup — but was forced out instead

The Hindu  

Liz Truss became prime minister on a promise to open a new era of growth by shaking up Britain's economy. Serious and stiff as a public speaker, she called herself a “disruptor," ready to upend existing economic “orthodoxy.” On the campaign trail, Ms. Truss, who was then foreign secretary, vowed to slash taxes and red tape “from day one,” boost …

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office
2 years, 2 months ago

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office

Al Jazeera  

Truss, heavily criticised for her economic agenda, to leave Downing Street just weeks after being appointed. “But no new prime minister’s position has unravelled so early into their premiership or so catastrophically as Truss’s has over the last few weeks.” The 47-year-old, who entered parliament in 2010, found herself in a first cabinet position in 2014 as secretary of state …

The U.K.'s Liz Truss hangs on by a thread as she loses another Cabinet minister
2 years, 2 months ago

The U.K.'s Liz Truss hangs on by a thread as she loses another Cabinet minister

NPR  

The U.K.'s Liz Truss hangs on by a thread as she loses another Cabinet minister Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AP Daniel Leal/AP LONDON — Britain's still very new Prime Minister Liz Truss continues to bat away repeated questions about her own future at No. Enlarge this image toggle caption Kin Cheung/AP Kin Cheung/AP But in a clear criticism …

Will Liz Truss Last As UK Prime Minister To The End Of The Week? Here Is How Things Stand
2 years, 2 months ago

Will Liz Truss Last As UK Prime Minister To The End Of The Week? Here Is How Things Stand

ABP News  

"This is now looking like a political drama from South America but minus the military uniforms and red berets," said a political commentator. By the end of this week, Britain will, in all probability, have its fourth conservative Prime Minister in as many years as the current tenant of 10 Downing Street -- Liz Truss -- aims to claim the …

Fuel to the fire: On the Liz Truss government’s missteps
2 years, 2 months ago

Fuel to the fire: On the Liz Truss government’s missteps

The Hindu  

The United Kingdom is fast becoming a cautionary tale for how bad politics can lead to even worse economics. Prime Minister Liz Truss was once seen as a new hope for breathing life back into the sinking fortunes of the U.K. Conservative Party after its previous leader, Boris Johnson, squandered the goodwill of success with the COVID-19 vaccine programme and …

UK’s Liz Truss struggles to save premiership after tax U-turns
2 years, 2 months ago

UK’s Liz Truss struggles to save premiership after tax U-turns

Al Jazeera  

Truss is trying to keep her job after making U-turns on two major policies, as new Chancellor Hunt makes a new budget plan. Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss is insisting on her devotion to “sound” economics as she heads into crisis talks with her new finance minister, and a tense week of plotting by Conservative critics. With even US President …

Liz Truss clinging to power as new Chancellor prepares to shred economic plan
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss clinging to power as new Chancellor prepares to shred economic plan

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amid warnings of “difficult decisions” to come over the next two weeks, Mr Hunt …

UK PM Truss under pressure to ditch economic plan
2 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Truss under pressure to ditch economic plan

The Hindu  

A senior member of the U.K. government on Thursday rejected suggestions that Prime Minister Liz Truss should step down after lawmakers from her own party criticized Ms. Truss for economic policies that have sparked turmoil on financial markets. Ms. Truss has “trashed the last 10 years of workers’ Conservatism,” British media quoted Robert Halfon, chairman of the House of Commons …

Liz Truss blocks energy saving campaign ‘on ideological grounds’
2 years, 3 months ago

Liz Truss blocks energy saving campaign ‘on ideological grounds’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liz Truss has blocked plans for a public information campaign asking …

Liz Truss refuses to rule out more U-turns as rebellion over benefits cuts grows
2 years, 3 months ago

Liz Truss refuses to rule out more U-turns as rebellion over benefits cuts grows

The Independent  

Liz Truss has sidestepped questions about further U-turns as she faces a growing rebellion within her own party against potential benefits cuts. Former Tory leader William Hague said the “political reality” meant Ms Truss would have to change course on benefits. Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith also condemned the idea of linking benefit to wages –saying it “doesn’t make …

Liz Truss does not rule out real-term benefits cuts but guarantees pension hike
2 years, 3 months ago

Liz Truss does not rule out real-term benefits cuts but guarantees pension hike

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liz Truss has refused to …

UK’s Truss defends economic plan that sent pound tumbling
2 years, 3 months ago

UK’s Truss defends economic plan that sent pound tumbling

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday defended her divisive economic plan and shrugged off the turmoil it has stirred in financial markets, saying she’s willing to make “controversial and difficult decisions” to get the U.K. economy growing. In her first public comments since her Conservative government announced billions in unfunded tax cuts last Friday that drove the …

PM Liz Truss defends uncosted UK tax cuts despite market turmoil
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Liz Truss defends uncosted UK tax cuts despite market turmoil

Al Jazeera  

Truss says big tax cuts are the right path for the UK, refusing to consider reversing the so-called ‘mini budget’. British Prime Minister Liz Truss has defended her economic plan and shrugged off the negative reaction from financial markets, saying she is willing to make “difficult decisions” to get the economy growing. In her first public comments since the government’s …

Liz Truss defends controversial tax cuts as pound plummets
2 years, 3 months ago

Liz Truss defends controversial tax cuts as pound plummets

CNN  

London CNN — Liz Truss has defended her government’s controversial announcement to cut taxes for citizens and businesses in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper. Truss told Tapper that by cutting taxes, her government was “incentivizing businesses to invest and we’re also helping ordinary people with their taxes.” While the cuts were expected, critics warn that they will be …

UK's Liz Truss says she'll slash taxes despite economic crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

UK's Liz Truss says she'll slash taxes despite economic crisis

India TV News  

Highlights Tax cuts will be beneficial for the wealthiest more than the poorest. She has already announced a cap on household energy bills Critics say her pro-free market, low-tax economic views, inspired by the likes of Margaret Thatcher UK Prime Minister Liz Truss said Tuesday that she's ready to make “unpopular decisions” such as boosting bonuses for wealthy bankers in …

Liz Truss | Promises to keep, an emotional vacuum to fill
2 years, 3 months ago

Liz Truss | Promises to keep, an emotional vacuum to fill

The Hindu  

If there is one person that the newly minted United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss would probably wish to have a quiet conversation with during her first week in office, it is Tony Blair, the former Labour Prime Minister. Ms. Truss now faces similar circumstances, with the passing of the country’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, upending the Prime …

U.K. government to cap domestic energy prices, Truss announces
2 years, 4 months ago

U.K. government to cap domestic energy prices, Truss announces

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Thursday that her government will cap domestic energy prices for homes and businesses to ease a cost-of-living crisis that has left people and businesses across the U.K. facing a bleak winter. Ms. Truss told lawmakers in Parliament that the two-year “energy price guarantee” means average household bills will be no more than 2,500 pounds …

Key points: Liz Truss reveals plan to tackle energy crisis
2 years, 4 months ago

Key points: Liz Truss reveals plan to tackle energy crisis

The Telegraph  

Liz Truss has announced her long-awaited plan to tackle the energy crisis. Together with the £400 energy bills discount already announced for all households, this will mean bills will be close to where the current energy price cap stands. Liz Truss: 'I'm ending this once and for all' Liz Truss said: "Decades of short-term thinking on energy has failed to …

UK leader Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax
2 years, 4 months ago

UK leader Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax

Associated Press  

LONDON — Newly installed U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss told Parliament on Wednesday that she would tackle Britain’s “very serious” energy crisis while still slashing taxes, ruling out imposing a windfall levy on oil companies to pay for her plans to offset the soaring cost of heating and electricity. Instead, the cost of price relief will have to be paid …

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economic storm
2 years, 4 months ago

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economic storm

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s new prime minister has pledged to rebuild the economy and “ride out the storm” gathering over the country, but Liz Truss faces a daunting job. Here’s a look at the scale of the economic challenges that Truss faces and how she is expected to tackle them: HIGH ENERGY COSTS At the top of Truss’ agenda is a …

Liz Truss’s first address to nation as new UK prime minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss’s first address to nation as new UK prime minister

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss made her first address to the British public outside No. Here is Truss’s first speech as prime minister in full: “Good afternoon. We’ll get spades in the ground to make sure people are not facing unaffordable energy bills and we will also make sure that we are building hospitals, schools, roads and …

Queen Elizabeth appoints Liz Truss as UK prime minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Queen Elizabeth appoints Liz Truss as UK prime minister

India Today  

Liz Truss, who was named leader of the Conservative Party on Monday, has been appointed UK Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury during her audience with the Queen. Liz Truss took office on Tuesday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, when Queen Elizabeth II formally asked her to form a new government. Following her royal audience, 47-year-old Truss …

Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor
2 years, 4 months ago

Truss must ‘deliver’ energy bills help for homes and businesses, says Tory mayor

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Incoming prime minister Liz Truss must “deliver” the “specific help” …

Queen appoints Liz Truss as UK’s prime minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Queen appoints Liz Truss as UK’s prime minister

Al Jazeera  

Truss is asked by the British monarch to form a new government a day after the Conservative Party picked her as a leader. Liz Truss has became Britain’s next prime minister after meeting with Queen Elizabeth II, who asked her to form a new government. “Ms Truss accepted Her Majesty’s offer and kissed hands upon her appointment as Prime Minister …

Liz Truss appointed Britain's 56th prime minister after Boris Johnson bids farewell
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss appointed Britain's 56th prime minister after Boris Johnson bids farewell

ABC  

Liz Truss has promised to help the United Kingdom "ride out the storm" of major issues the country is facing in her first speech as Britain's new leader. Key points: Liz Truss has been sworn in as Britain's Prime Minister after travelling to Scotland to ask the Queen to form government Predecessor Boris Johnson was forced to resign earlier this …

New British PM Liz Truss promises to ride out economic storm
2 years, 4 months ago

New British PM Liz Truss promises to ride out economic storm

Al Jazeera  

In an address to the nation, new British Prime Minister Liz Truss pledges to ‘ride out the storm’ of economic crisis. Liz Truss has promised to “ride out the storm” of economic crisis in her first address since taking over as British prime minister, pledging immediate action to tackle a set of challenges led by soaring energy bills, looming recession …

We can ride out the storm, says Liz Truss as she freezes energy bills
2 years, 4 months ago

We can ride out the storm, says Liz Truss as she freezes energy bills

The Telegraph  

Liz Truss on Tuesday declared that Britain could “ride out the storm” of the cost of living crisis as she prepared to freeze annual energy bills for households at around £2,500. Speaking from the steps of Number 10 under grey clouds, the new Prime Minister used her first speech to reassure the country that financial help was coming. Household energy …

Truss’s premiership ‘will be defined by response to cost-of-living crisis’
2 years, 4 months ago

Truss’s premiership ‘will be defined by response to cost-of-living crisis’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tax cuts provide support more gradually than fiscal transfers …

Modi congratulates Liz Truss on UK PM win, hopes to strengthen strategic ties
2 years, 4 months ago

Modi congratulates Liz Truss on UK PM win, hopes to strengthen strategic ties

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Liz Truss for being elected as the third woman PM of United Kingdom and said he hoped that the strategic partnership between the two countries will be strengthened under her leadership. Truss, who defeated her Indian-origin rival Rishi Sunak, will be replacing Boris Johnson who was forced to resign in July following a …

What will Liz Truss do as UK prime minister?
2 years, 4 months ago

What will Liz Truss do as UK prime minister?

Hindustan Times  

Liz Truss will become Britain's new prime minister on Tuesday after winning the ruling Conservative Party's leadership contest, replacing the ousted Boris Johnson. Liz Truss speaks after being announced as Britain's next Prime Minister at The Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The tax is due to rise from 19% to 25% from 2023 under plans announced by Sunak in …

Liz Truss to take over as U.K.’s next Prime Minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss to take over as U.K.’s next Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Announcing the results of the intra-party contest for the leadership of the party and the job at No. 10 Downing Street, the U.K’s Conservative party said that British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss would be the country’s next Prime Minister and leader of the party. Ms. Truss won a vote share of 57% or 81,326 votes versus former Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s …

Liz Truss to pay less than £2,000 for her energy bills this winter, Labour says
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss to pay less than £2,000 for her energy bills this winter, Labour says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liz Truss will pay less than £2,000 for her energy bills …

What are Liz Truss’s major policies as UK’s prime minister?
2 years, 4 months ago

What are Liz Truss’s major policies as UK’s prime minister?

Al Jazeera  

New leader of Britain’s Conservative Party Liz Truss has ruled out new taxes and energy rationing amid soaring inflation. Truss is set to become the country’s fourth leader in six years and has pledged to tackle a cost-of-living crisis fuelled by soaring energy bills in the wake of the war in Ukraine. “But I would absolutely be looking to act …

Liz Truss to become UK’s next PM after winning Conservative race
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss to become UK’s next PM after winning Conservative race

Al Jazeera  

Britain’s Conservative Party picks Liz Truss as its leader, triggering the beginning of a handover from Boris Johnson. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has been named leader of the governing Conservative Party, taking power as Britain’s next prime minister at a time when the country faces a cost-of-living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession. After weeks of an often bad-tempered and …

Who is Liz Truss, UK's next PM-designate
2 years, 4 months ago

Who is Liz Truss, UK's next PM-designate

India TV News  

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss was on Monday announced the victor of the contest for the Conservative Party leader, defeating former Chancelllor of Exchequer Rishi Sunak, and paving the way for her to become the next Prime Minister. Newly-elected Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister-designate Liz Truss is among the senior British politicians known for championing deeper India-UK strategic and …

Liz Truss’s energy plans will be disastrous for our bills and the planet
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss’s energy plans will be disastrous for our bills and the planet

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Truss, the former commercial manager for the oil giant Shell, proposes a massive ramping up of commercial projects by …

Chancellor piles pressure on Liz Truss with call for energy bills help for £45,000 earners
2 years, 4 months ago

Chancellor piles pressure on Liz Truss with call for energy bills help for £45,000 earners

The Independent  

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Liz Truss economic policy ‘more Ted Heath than Margaret Thatcher’, IFS says
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss economic policy ‘more Ted Heath than Margaret Thatcher’, IFS says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liz Truss's economic policy resembles that of Ted Heath rather than …

Liz Truss will introduce emergency cost of living budget ‘within weeks’ of becoming prime minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Liz Truss will introduce emergency cost of living budget ‘within weeks’ of becoming prime minister

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liz Truss will introduce an emergency budget "within a matter of …

Struggling with energy bills and the cost of living? You'll get instant help, vows LIZ TRUSS
2 years, 4 months ago

Struggling with energy bills and the cost of living? You'll get instant help, vows LIZ TRUSS

Daily Mail  

We are set for tough times over the next year, but I have never believed in consigning ourselves to decline. I am focused on seeing our economy and country through to better days by growing the size of the pie, boosting wages, and supporting jobs to save us from the misery of recession. I will continue what Boris Johnson started …

Liz Truss refuses to commit to more cost-of-living support if she becomes PM
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Truss refuses to commit to more cost-of-living support if she becomes PM

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who is backing Ms …

Liz Truss to ‘avoid Rishi Sunak-style universal payout’ to ease pain of soaring energy bills
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Truss to ‘avoid Rishi Sunak-style universal payout’ to ease pain of soaring energy bills

The Telegraph  

Liz Truss will not repeat a Rishi Sunak-style universal payout to help all households with their energy bills if she becomes prime minister, according to an MP involved in her campaign. The stance would be a marked contrast to Mr Sunak, who as chancellor announced £400 off energy bills this autumn for each of the UK’s 28 million households. On …

Liz Truss leads race to become next UK prime minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Truss leads race to become next UK prime minister

Live Mint  

Foreign Minister Liz Truss has consolidated her lead in recent days over her rival Rishi Sunak in the race to become the next British prime minister, partly by promising she can deliver lower taxes to get Britain’s moribund economy growing again. As Conservative Party members this week began the monthlong process of choosing a new leader to succeed Boris Johnson, …

Liz Truss calls for tax cuts and says she is 'not taking anything for granted' in race to Number 10
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Truss calls for tax cuts and says she is 'not taking anything for granted' in race to Number 10

Daily Mail  

Liz Truss said the UK is facing its biggest economic crisis in a generation and that now is the time for 'bold action' and not for 'business-as-usual'. The Tory leadership contender has repeatedly said she will introduce swift tax cuts and reverse the national insurance increase if she is made leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister. Lizz Truss …

Liz Truss: I'm the insurgent candidate in the Tory leadership race
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Truss: I'm the insurgent candidate in the Tory leadership race

The Telegraph  

Ms Truss’s position on tax cuts and their relative merits has been well aired this week. But that would mean keeping public spending rising to its highest level in 50 years, a part of Mr Sunak’s legacy that Truss backers such as Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Brexit minister, have used to dub him a “socialist chancellor”? “The best way to get …

Liz Truss launches Tory party leadership bid with promise to cut taxes
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Truss launches Tory party leadership bid with promise to cut taxes

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She wrote: “I will fight the election as a Conservative and govern as a Conservative.” …

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