2022-10-19
Daily Telegraph Front Page 19th of October 2022
It has been reported by the Daily Telegraph that pensions may be increased in line with earnings instead of inflation next year as Liz Truss has reneged the pensions triple-lock.
It has been reported by the Daily Telegraph that pensions may be increased in line with earnings instead of inflation next year as Liz Truss has reneged the pensions triple-lock.
As the Daily Mirror claims, the NHS is on its knees, a 95-year-old man waited 26 hours for a bed in a Nottingham A&E department.
Pensioners fear their triple-lock payouts could be betrayed by Liz Truss if she abandons her pledge to protect them, reports the Daily Express.
According to the Daily Mail, millions of pensioners may lose up to £430 next year as Liz Truss abandons her pledge to protect the triple lock.
The Times reports that Jeremy Hunt may have to make even tougher cuts to spending than George Osborne during his austerity years.
After the “disastrous” mini-budget put major pledges at risk, including the pension triple lock, Liz Truss is facing cabinet unrest over her plans for “brutal” cuts across all departments.
As a result of the energy crisis, the National Grid boss has warned that power cuts could occur between 4pm and 7pm this winter.
More than half of Conservative Party members want Liz Truss gone, with her popularity at a record low of -70%
Liz Truss faces “fresh peril” as the prime minister drops her promise to raise state pensions in line with inflation.
Taking issue with Liz Truss’ economic policy and losing her credibility, the Independent calls for a general election now.