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Britain goes big to ease energy shock, EU meets on Friday

Britain will cap consumer energy bills for two years and funnel billions to prop up power companies, its new leader Liz Truss said on Thursday in a bid to tackle an energy crisis that has Europe and Russia squaring off in a deepening economic war.

Reuters

What will happen now the Queen has died? The secret code word used and 10 days of elaborate procedures

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 on Thursday, September 8

Irish Mirror

Lights going out on Britain's coast as energy bills 'wreck' beloved seaside resorts

Arcade and pier operators across the UK have spoken of the crisis facing the industry as new Prime Minister Liz Truss's energy announcement is criticised for offering too little

Daily Mirror

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Factbox-Key dates in the life of Britain's Queen Elizabeth

Here are some facts about Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

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Queen Elizabeth's death: Reaction from world leaders

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, died on Thursday aged 96.

Reuters

Britain's Prince Charles now with Queen Elizabeth, says BBC

Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, is now with Queen Elizabeth after she was placed under medical supervision, the BBC reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin’s TV propagandist refuses to explain abrasion and bruising on his face

Russian anchorman Vladimir Solovyov, who regularly advocates nuking Britain, angrily refused to be drawn on how he sustained a cut above his left eyebrow and facial bruising

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Prince Charles, William head to Balmoral to be with queen

Britain's Prince Charles and Prince William have travelled to Queen Elizabeth's residence at Balmoral Castle in Scotland following news that doctors were concerned for her health.

Reuters

The U.K. now has its most diverse Cabinet in history thanks to new PM Liz Truss

For the first time in British history, none of the four most senior Cabinet posts — prime minister, chancellor of the exchequer, foreign secretary and home secretary — are taken up by a white male.

WEKU

Doctors ‘concerned’ for health of UK’s Queen Elizabeth II

Statement by Buckingham Palace says doctors have recommended the 96-year-old monarch remain under medical supervision.

Al Jazeera

Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, the nation's figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday aged 96.

Reuters

Britain's most loyal customer orders same meal every day at same cafe for 30 years

82 year old Don Gilbert has eaten his daily breakfast every single day on the way to the library for the past 3 decades- gains the title of 'Britain's most loyal customer'

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss may signal a reset of Britain’s special relationship with the US

The phones are ringing in leaders’ offices around the world announcing Britain has a new Prime Minister. As is both diplomatic necessity and ornamental tradition, an incoming Downing Street occupant makes a series of calls to the country’s most important allies presenting themselves and getting straight to business Liz Truss…

Evening Standard

Piers Morgan made scathing 'village idiot' jibe at Liz Truss in brutal 2015 clash

Former Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan berated Liz Truss, who was the Environment Secretary at the time, over floods and repeatedly told her to 'stop talking'

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Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid concerned as viewer shares tragic experience of ambulance delays

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid reacted in shock at messages sent in by viewers of the ITV show

Irish Mirror

People baffled by Queen's handbag in photos of her meeting new British Prime Minister Liz Truss

Britain's Queen is never without her patent black handbag for important engagements. Many questioned why she kept hold of her prized accessory in her own home of Balmoral while meeting new British Prime Minister Liz Truss.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Liz Truss’ problems have already started

Liz Truss could hardly pick worse circumstances under which to become Britain’s new prime minister, even leaving aside the rain that delayed her inaugural speech. She won a smaller share of her party’s votes than her predecessors, enjoys little public enthusiasm, and inherits potentially the worst economic crisis in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Owner of Britain's Primark Warns of Lower Profit Next Year

Associated British Foods warned of lower profit next year, as its Primark fashion business struggles with rising costs and surging inflation hammers the disposable incomes of British consumers. ABF said soaring energy bills and its decision to limit further price hikes would hurt fashion chain Primark and its margins next…

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The Guardian - UK

Looking at the state of Britain from the US, for once I feel very glad to be here

It was an unfamiliar feeling of relief: whatever may be wrong with America, at least no one is looking to Liz Truss to solve it, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

Reuters

Young British royals enjoy first taste of new school

The three young children of Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate had a first taste of their new school on Wednesday, as they nervously met their new headteacher accompanied by their parents.

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Germany's Scholz invited UK's Truss to Berlin -German spokesperson

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss by phone on Wednesday and invited her to visit Berlin soon, a German government spokesperson said.

Reuters

UK's Liz Truss appoints hardline Brexit supporter to N. Ireland Office

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday appointed strongly pro-Brexit lawmaker Steve Baker to a junior ministerial role in the Northern Ireland Office, an appointment criticised as sending a "destructive message".

Daily Mirror

Britain still heading for recession but inflation could slow down, Bank of England says

Bank of England govenor Andrew Bailey sidestepped questions on whether Liz Truss’s expected energy package could spike a rise in living costs.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK Blames Iran for ‘Reckless’ Cyberattack on Albania

Britain on Wednesday said its National Cyber Security Centre had determined Iranian state-linked actors were "almost certainly" responsible for a cyberattack against the Albanian government in July. "Iran's reckless actions showed a blatant disregard for the Albanian people, severely restricting their ability to access essential public services," British Foreign Secretary…

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UK's Queen Elizabeth postpones meeting, told to rest by doctors

Britain's Queen Elizabeth was forced to cancel a planned virtual meeting with ministers on Wednesday after being advised to rest by her doctors, a day after the 96-year-old monarch appointed Liz Truss as the country's new prime minister.

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