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OPINION - Rishi Sunak’s climate cowardice has given Keir Starmer a golden chance

When he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak hung a portrait of his predecessor Nigel Lawson behind his desk. This signalled how deeply he identified with the great tax-cutter, champion of privatisation and believer in popular capitalism. But it is also worth recalling that Lawson, who died in April,…

Evening Standard

Teenager caught with €650k worth of cannabis in luggage at Dublin Airport

Investigations are ongoing while one man in his late teens appeared in the Criminal Court of Justice on Tuesday morning in relation to cannabis smuggling

Irish Mirror

Guests gather for wedding of George Osborne and Thea Rogers

The former chancellor of the Exchequer, 52, is marrying his former aide, 40-year-old Thea Rogers.

The Independent UK

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Public Accounts Committee warns Metrolink spending can't exceed €9.5bn

They outlined concerns over value for money on transport spending and have called for updates

Irish Mirror

Drugs, cigarettes and tobacco worth nearly €800,000 seized by Revenue officers in Dublin and Athlone

One of the seizures this week included drugs worth €541,000 which were in parcels declared as bedding, candy, toys, cosmetics and clothing

Dublin Live

Detector dog sniffs out haul of 540,000 cigarettes at Dublin Port

The cigarettes have an estimated retail value of approximately €426,500, representing a potential loss to the Exchequer of almost €334,000

Dublin Live

Revenue seize €5 million worth of tobacco, cigarettes and herbal cannabis in Dublin and Athlone

The three discoveries were made as a result of routine checks and with the assistance of detector dog Milo

Irish Mirror

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Economists warn of yet more tax rises to come as October borrowing hits £13.5bn

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has hit back at Tory critics of his £24 billion of tax rises (PA)

Evening Standard

Boost energy-saving advice to households to curb winter bills, Government told

Climate Change Committee says reducing energy demand is the ‘biggest gap’ in the Government’s energy policy.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak: UK’s first Hindu Prime Minister a symbol of both progress and privilege

LONDON: Rishi Sunak made history as the first Chancellor of the Exchequer to celebrate Diwali, lighting candles on the steps of his official residence at No. 11 Downing Street.

The Times of India

Revenue seize cigarettes and alcohol worth a combined total of €158,000 in separate operations over the last week

It comes as part of separate operations at Rosslare Europort and North County Dublin, via Dublin Airport

Irish Mirror

Revenue seizes almost €2 million worth of cigarettes in 'potato chip' consignment in Co Meath

It represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of approximately €1.5 million

Irish Mirror

Energy price cap axed as Scots set to see fuel bills rocket after government mini-budget U-turn

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer said the help will end and instead targeted and capped help will be given beyond April.

Daily Record

Has Kwasi Kwarteng set a record? Full list of shortest serving chancellors

Following Kwarteng’s resignation, Jeremy Hunt is the new Chancellor of the Exchequer

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The Independent UK

Truss sacrifices Kwarteng to save her premiership as she ditches tax pledge

The Prime Minister has appointed Jeremy Hunt as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer.

The Independent UK

Kwarteng faces sack as chancellor as Liz Truss U-turns on his Budget

PM set to announce U-turn on tax-cut package in press conference this afternoon

Edinburgh Live

Martin Lewis issues update to everyone earning under £50,000 a year

Following UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget on Friday, MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has issued a message to everyone earning under £50,000 a year

Irish Mirror

Revenue swoop as passengers try to carry 25,000 illegal cigarettes through Dublin Airport

Officials found a total of 24,800 cigarettes and 4.35kgs of tobacco, with a combined retail value of around €21,500

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The British Monarchy Is Better for Taxpayers Than You Might Think

What would happen to the U.K. balance sheet if the monarchy were retired?

Evening Standard

Kwasi Kwarteng: what has been the ex-chancellor’s career to date?

The shortest-serving chancellor since 1970 has been an MP for 12 years

The Independent UK

Truss’s Cabinet reshuffle: Key statistics and major milestones

Nearly a third of Cabinet attendees are women – the highest proportion in modern times.

Benzinga

UK PM Liz Truss Faces An Economic Crisis: Is Crypto-Friendly Policy In The Cards?

Liz Truss, the 56th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, is the third woman to hold the position after she received 81,326 votes to former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak's 60,399.

Irish Mirror

Owners of laptops, tablets and smartphones could soon be stung with TV licence fees

Media Minister Catherine Martin said that the Government will be looking at expanding the reach of licence inspectors to allow them collect TV licence fees even if you don’t have a TV

Irish Mirror

Cost of filling a family car doubles - as Exchequer collects new high in taxes on petrol and diesel

And the terrible news for motorists comes as the latest figures show the Exchequer collected a new high of over €300million in taxes on petrol and diesel in April

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