In this issue

September 22, 2022

More than 800 Russians arrested in anti-war protests

Protests have broken out across several cities in Russia, including the capital Moscow, after Vladimir Putin announced he was mobilising troops for the war in Ukraine.

2 mins

Tax cuts are just the start, Truss tells giant US firms

PM promises ‘lower, simpler taxes’ despite debt warning

3 mins

Flagship plan to deal with NHS staff shortages shelved

A flagship government plan to tackle NHS staff shortages has been shelved amid government “uncertainty” and a row with the Treasury over funding.

4 mins

Homelessness disaster looms without eviction ban, ex-civil service head warns

A "catastrophic" homelessness crisis triggered by the rising cost of living is imminent, the former head of the civil service has warned, with thousands at risk of losing their homes.

1 min

‘Art of the steal’: Trump sued for fraud by lawmaker

Ex-president’s firm accused of financial misrepresentation

3 mins

Iran cracks down on protest as its president slates West for human rights abuses

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi yesterday railed against oppression, injustice, and human rights violations by the West, even as his own shock troops simultaneously brutalised citizens back home.

3 mins

Jolie in Pakistan to support victims of historic floods

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has arrived in Pakistan to support victims of the historic flooding, which has affected more than 33 million people.

1 min

Car industry will collapse without £100bn battery investment, No 10 warned

The government must pump tens of billions of public money into "gigafactories" that produce batteries for electric vehicles to secure the future of the UK car industry, a new report has found.

3 mins

Impressive Scotland move top after thumping Ukraine

Super substitute Lyndon Dykes scored a late double as Scotland moved impressively to the top of their Nations League group with a thumping 3-0 win over Ukraine at Hampden Park.

2 mins

Joyce and Parker put logic aside to set up vintage clash

On Saturday night in Manchester, Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker will be in one of the very best heavyweight fights to take place in Britain for many years.

3 mins

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