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Liz Truss addresses policy change SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info UK households currently face the crippling effects of an energy crisis brought about by the skyrocketing costs of wholesale gas over the past year. With millions of Britons facing fuel poverty this winter as energy bills are set to reach £3,400 a year, tackling this crisis will be at the forefront of the next prime minister’s agenda. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has repeatedly announced her plans to help families by “immediately” scrapping the green levies applied on bills. Related articles Evolution theory shattered as study finds- human brains did not shrink Musk primed to snub EU ‘bureaucracy’ and build new Tesla gigafactor... … [Read more...] about ‘Doesn’t make sense!’ Truss’ energy reform plan could send bills soaring higher

The next prime minister is facing calls to immediately increase Universal Credit payments to stop vulnerable people spiralling further into poverty when fuel bills increase again this winter. The poorest in society are suffering three major blows to their income in the year to October 2022, according to a report commissioned by former prime minister Gordon Brown. As well as losing the £20-a-week uplift to Universal Credit, benefits are failing to keep up with inflation - and a jump in the energy price cap is expected this autumn. It means some families are up to £1,600-a-year worse off because of the cost of living crisis - even after government help is taken into account. Poverty expert Professor Donald Hirsch, who wrote the report, says the package of measures offered by the government falls far short of what low income households need - and urgent action is required. Advertisement He told Sky News that "exceptional measures" are needed, like an … [Read more...] about Calls for emergency increase to Universal Credit as report finds some families £1,600 worse off

Everton football club has cut ties with its Russian sponsors, including USM which is owned by oligarch Alisher Usmanov. The Merseyside club has also cut ties with Megafon, which is the second-largest mobile phone operator and the third-largest telecom operator in Russia and smartphone manufacturer Yota. Mr Usmanov, a Russian metals tycoon and former Arsenal co-owner, is among the oligarchs sanctioned by the EU and is also said to be on a list of people due to face sanctions by the US Treasury, the Washington Post reported. Ukraine 'foils assassination attempt' on Zelenskyy - follow latest Ukraine-Russia updates "Everyone at Everton remains shocked and saddened by the appalling events unfolding in Ukraine," the club said in a statement. Advertisement "This tragic situation must end as soon as possible, and any further loss of life must be avoided. "The players, coaching staff and everyone working at Everton is providing full support to our … [Read more...] about Ukraine invasion: Everton cuts ties with Russian sponsors, including firm owned by oligarch Alisher Usmanov

Chelsea 'have Sergino Dest transfer advantage over Man Utd' as Erik ten Hag more misery (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chelsea are looking to sign Sergino Dest from Barcelona with the defender also a target for Manchester United , and the Blues are said to have an advantage over their Premier League rivals in their bid to land the American. New owner Todd Boehly has been busy since taking over, recruiting Raheem Sterling and Marc Cucurella while pursuing Wesley Fofana. Related articles De Jong to Chelsea 'progressing' as Man Utd face nightmare scenario De Jong shirt number clue as Man Utd and Chelsea battle for deal If the new American owner can clinch an agreement for Leicester defender … [Read more...] about Chelsea ‘have Sergino Dest transfer advantage over Man Utd’ as Ten Hag faces more misery