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Truss pledges ‘responsible’ approach to public finances as benefits battle looms

Truss pledges ‘responsible’ approach to public finances as benefits battle looms

The PM insisted she is committed to supporting the vulnerable but has so far refused to confirm that benefits will keep up with inflation.

Youth drug use has risen by 50% since end of pandemic measures – survey

Youth drug use has risen by 50% since end of pandemic measures – survey

The research also suggests more young people are forming addictions, with those taking substances as a habit nearly trebling.

Inquest into police shooting of Chris Kaba due to open and adjourn

Inquest into police shooting of Chris Kaba due to open and adjourn

The 24-year-old was killed in Streatham Hill, south London, last month after a police chase.

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone due in court on fraud charge

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone due in court on fraud charge

The 91-year-old is expected to attend Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday morning to formally enter a plea.

Nurse to go on trial charged with murder of seven babies

Nurse to go on trial charged with murder of seven babies

Lucy Letby will face charges that she murdered five boys and two girls, and attempted to murder five boys and five girls.

William to give first speech as Prince of Wales at United for Wildlife summit

William to give first speech as Prince of Wales at United for Wildlife summit

The prince will make his keynote address on tackling illegal wildlife trade at a summit at the Science Museum in London on Tuesday.

Trial of man accused of murdering woman and three children to start

Trial of man accused of murdering woman and three children to start

Damien Bendall is accused of killing Terri Harris, her two children, aged 11 and 13, and another child, also 11.

Holyrood committee to take evidence on racism in cricket

Holyrood committee to take evidence on racism in cricket

A report into Cricket Scotland earlier this year found 448 instances of institutional racism.

Covid bereaved seek assurances they can share testimonies directly with inquiry

Covid bereaved seek assurances they can share testimonies directly with inquiry

Bereaved families are set to attend the first in-person hearing of the coronavirus inquiry on Tuesday.

What the papers say – October 4

What the papers say – October 4

Turbulence in the Tory party leads many of the front pages.

Tories seek to shift focus from economy after U-turn humiliation

Tories seek to shift focus from economy after U-turn humiliation

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s authority was damaged by U-turns on income tax cuts for the highest earners and the date of a new fiscal plan.

National Lottery player wins £10,000 a month for 30 years in Set For Life draw

National Lottery player wins £10,000 a month for 30 years in Set For Life draw

Camelot is urging players to check their tickets after one person scooped the top prize.

MoD: Royal Navy frigate is in North Sea to protect underwater cables

MoD: Royal Navy frigate is in North Sea to protect underwater cables

The UK is working with other nations on a security response following attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said.

Woman dies after being attacked by dogs at property in Liverpool

Woman dies after being attacked by dogs at property in Liverpool

Merseyside Police has launched an investigation into the incident.

Badenoch urges colleagues: We need to have dissent in a grown-up fashion

Badenoch urges colleagues: We need to have dissent in a grown-up fashion

Kemi Badenoch spoke about the need for ‘unity’ and to ‘get behind the Prime Minister’.

Foreign Secretary: UK has strategic endurance to see Ukraine through to victory

Foreign Secretary: UK has strategic endurance to see Ukraine through to victory

James Cleverly will use his Tory conference speech to stress Britain’s unwavering support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia.

No reason why Stormont should not be re-established now – PM

No reason why Stormont should not be re-established now – PM

Liz Truss says she wants a settlement with the EU over the NI Protocol which works for everybody.

UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant to be built by 2040 – Rees-Mogg

UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant to be built by 2040 – Rees-Mogg

Jacob Rees-Mogg told the Tory party conference the fusion energy plant would be built in Nottinghamshire, replacing a coal-fired power station.

Chancellor under pressure to back benefits increase

Chancellor under pressure to back benefits increase

Kwasi Kwarteng has refused to confirm whether benefits will be uprated in line with inflation.

Braverman promises action to end ‘abuse’ of immigration rules

Braverman promises action to end ‘abuse’ of immigration rules

Suella Braverman will use her Tory conference speech to promise further measures to crack down on illegal migration.

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