John Kilraine

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Liz Truss faces a turbulent start to her premiership

Tough challenges for Truss, but people are worried

As she takes her first steps in the role recently vacated by Boris Johnson, Liz Truss has a lot of people worried, writes London Correspondent John Kilraine.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Sep 22

The report said a trade war with the EU would further disrupt the UK economy, already hit by inflation, debt and a cost-of-living crisis

Little mention of protocol or trade war in Tory contest

A report has warned that the most pressing issue facing the new British prime minister will be the possibility of a trade war with the EU.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Jul 22

'UK In A Changing Europe' has published a series of articles looking at the candidates' policies in areas such as the economy, immigration, and health

New British PM facing 'possible trade war' - report

A possible trade war with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol will be one of the dangers facing the new British prime minister, according to a new report on the Conservative leadership contest.

Brexit • 28 Jul 22

There was concern about regulatory divergence between the UK and EU and a fear that British companies would withdraw from the Northern Irish market

Report calls for reset of UK-EU relations

Businesses in Northern Ireland are experiencing a "feast or famine" effect from the protocol, according to a report from the British House of Lords.

Ireland • 27 Jul 22

Liz Truss and Rushi Sunak during The Sun's Showdown: The Fight for No10, the latest head-to-head debate

Tory leadership debate halted after studio incident

The latest TV debate between Conservative leadership candidates fell off air after a "medical issue" and a crashing sound was heard.

World • 26 Jul 22

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak clashed on several issues and policies

Sunak the audience winner in first head-to-head debate

To judge the Tory leadership debate purely in terms points scored, many could argue that Rishi Sunak came out on top, writes John Kilraine.

Analysis and Comment • 26 Jul 22

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss faces off against former Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race

Truss's enthusiasm sees her on course for No 10

A recent YouGov poll put support for Liz Truss's leadership at 62% among Conservative Party members who are about to decide the issue - 24% points ahead of rival Rishi Sunak.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Jul 22

Thomas Niedermayer was abducted from his home in Belfast on 27 December 1973

UK state papers: Information on industrialist withheld

The British government refused to pass on what it knew about the fate of German industrialist Thomas Niedermayer to his family because it might lead to "awkward" media attention, according to released cabinet papers.

UK • 19 Jul 22

12 April 1998: Simon Donnelly of Celtic takes on Rangers player Jonas Thern during the match between Glasgow Rangers v Celtic in the Bells Scottish Premier Division played at Ibrox, Glasgow

No 10 adviser proposed Celtic Rangers match in Belfast

A special football match between Celtic and Rangers in Belfast to publicise the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement was proposed by No 10 adviser Alistair Campbell, according to British cabinet papers just released.

UK • 19 Jul 22

Rishi Sunak edged closer to the 120 votes required to guarantee a place in the final two

Sunak remains frontrunner in Tory leadership race

Tom Tugendhat has been eliminated after finishing fifth in the latest round of the Conservative party leadership race.

UK • 18 Jul 22