Tory chancellor Rishi Sunak has been dismissed as the “dude from Silicon Valley” who blamed a government computer systems for failing to increase benefits in line with inflation.
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The Foreign Secretary has called for Western allies to "double down" in their efforts to support Ukraine and push Russia out of the war-torn country.
In a keynote foreign policy speech, Ms Truss said the UK must strengthen its military while building alliances with other nations around the world. She added that the country must further use its and other nations' economic power to deter aggressors who "do not play by the rules".
She added that the G7 group of leading industrialised nations should behave as an "economic Nato" that work together to defend collective prosperity. During the speech, she also showed favourable consideration to some other states which the Western military alliance should be prepared to be open towards such as Finland and Sweden.
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Speaking at the Mansion House in the City of London, Ms Truss narrowed in on China, which has refused to condemn the RUssian invasion of Ukraine, while increasing imports from Russia and noting "who should or shouldn't be a Nato member".
She added: "China is not impervious. They will not continue to rise if they do not play by the rules.
"China needs trade with the G7. We represent around half of the global economy. And we have choices. We have shown with Russia the kind of choices that we’re prepared to make when international rules are violated.”
Ms Truss' calls for an international architecture would intend to guarantee peace and prosperity for Ukraine in the face of a "desperate rogue operator" who has no interest in abiding by international norms. “Russia is able to block any effective action in the UN Security Council. Putin sees his veto as a green light to barbarism,”
Tory chancellor Rishi Sunak has been dismissed as the “dude from Silicon Valley” who blamed a government computer systems for failing to increase benefits in line with inflation.
Diesel prices have hit a new high as the RAC claims retailers have increased their profits following the fuel duty cut introduced in March.
The price of diesel at forecourts across the country has soared to a new record high, following the UK's decision to move away from Russian imported oil.
If Manchester City fans were excited about their club’s announcement of the pending acquisition of Erling Haaland, they were ecstatic about Kevin De Bruyne’s first-half hat-trick against Wolves.
Boris Johnson has been urged to bring forward an emergency Budget to help families cope with the cost of living crisis. The prime minister, opening the Queen's Speech debate in the Commons, said he and Chancellor Rishi Sunak would be "saying more" about help for households in the "coming days" - but Treasury sources ruled out any immediate fiscal relief.
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of preparing to invade Russia and told soldiers they are fighting for the future of their 'motherland' in a Victory Day speech in the country's capital on Monday (9 May).
Pete Davidson is addressing the drama. Last week, for the first time in three years, the star took the stage to perform to the sold-out first night of at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.It didn't take long for the comedian to reference girlfriend Kim Kardashian's ex, Kanye «Ye» West. Davidson opened his set by talking about the 44-year-old rapper claiming Davidson had AIDS.
Petrol and diesel prices remain high across the UK, with the average litre of unleaded petrol costing 163.07p, according to the latest RAC figures.
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